Melissa
Counselor, MA, PLPC
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You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
I help people who feel stuck in survival mode from trauma, sexual abuse, high stress, or major life changes. I have particular experience supporting military members, veterans, and spouses, and I also work with clients navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and perinatal loss. Together we’ll build tools to calm anxiety, strengthen boundaries, and move forward.
If you’re exhausted from carrying it all, you’re not weak, you’re worn out. You deserve a place where you can breathe, be honest, and stop living on high alert. When you’re ready, I’d be honored to support you as you find steadiness, strength, and a way forward that feels like yours again.
Call or Email Melissa Nauss now for a free 15 minute consultation - (304) 853-5519
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of West Virginia / 1096 Supervised by Buddy Dunkley, Jr. (West Virginia / 2105) Melissa Nauss
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Liberty University, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Liberty University M.A. in Human Services Counseling / 2016
- Degree/Diploma from University of San Francisco M.A. in Public Leadership / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Nauss
Counselor, MA, PLPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (304) 853-5519
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sexual Abuse
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Polyamory & ENM
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
Melissa Nauss
Counselor, MA, PLPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (304) 853-5519
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Music Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
Melissa Nauss
Counselor, MA, PLPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (304) 853-5519
Location
Primary Location
Courageous Journey, PLLC
1664 Winchester Avenue
Suite 4
Martinsburg, WV 25405
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