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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
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Melissa Dessert

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
914 West Glen Avenue, Suite 3, Peoria, IL 61614
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

914 West Glen Avenue

Suite 3

Peoria, IL 61614 map

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Addiction 
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

914 West Glen Avenue

Suite 3

Peoria, IL 61614 map

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Addiction 

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.005609 Melissa Ann Dessert
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 33 years
  • Attended Northern Illinois University, MSEd. in Counseling, Graduated 1992
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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Addiction

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Do these issues align with your needs?

3 Endorsements

Emily Panich
Emily Panich
Licensed Clinical Professional CounselorLCPC
Melissa is a fabulous clinician with years of experience. She exudes warmth and yet is able to challenge you to grow when needed. I highly recommend her.
Robert Beach III
Robert Beach III
CounselorLCPC
Melissa is a special therapist. She brings a wealth of experience and clinical skills to Peoria. I have worked with Melissa for many years and refer to her when I get the chance. Highly recommend!
Jacob Ryan Pritchard
Jacob Ryan Pritchard
Licensed Professional CounselorLCPCLPC
Melissa and I worked together at True North Solutions and Bradley University. She is a wonderful therapist and has a direct approach which I find refreshing. She is my go to therapist for couples therapy referrals.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

914 West Glen Avenue

Suite 3

Peoria, IL 61614

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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
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Melissa Dessert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC