Melissa
Psychologist, PhD
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Does your brain refuse to let things go? Maybe it replays conversations from yesterday, spins worst-case scenarios about tomorrow, or won’t stop analyzing something you did years ago. Meanwhile, the parts of life that actually matter—your kids, partner, friends—are happening while you’re stuck in your head. If you’re exhausted from the mental replay loop, you’re not alone. The good news: you can learn how to step out of the overthinking spiral and start being more present with the life happening right in front of you.
I work with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and panic. Many of my clients also have ADHD, which can add extra intensity to worry and overwhelm. Therapy should be a place where you feel understood—but also challenged with real tools to help you get unstuck from the anxiety spiral.
Anxiety is a tricky little beast. Our goal isn’t to eliminate it completely or give it the constant certainty it demands. Instead, we focus on helping you build a fuller, richer life—even if anxiety occasionally tags along. You’ll learn how anxiety works and how to stop letting it run the show.
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Melissa McKelvie
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.010462 Melissa McKelvie
Melissa McKelvie
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (217) 624-8282
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Panic Attacks
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Play Therapy
Melissa McKelvie
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (217) 624-8282