Melissa Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (775) 296-6905 x108

Melissa Petersen, LMFT, works to help those struggling with the pain of past traumas, family dysfunction, and interpersonal conflicts to build compassion for themselves and others in order to heal and move forward in their lives. Melissa helps individuals, families, and first responders experiencing trauma to rebuild and return to normal functioning through the use of Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Melissa has specialized knowledge, experience, and training in working with men and women first responders and the families of first responders. Melissa understands the impacts that being a first responder can have on an employee and their family. Melissa also has specialized experience working with ADHD in adults.
Take the first step to help. Call Melissa Petersen now - (775) 296-6905 x108
Let's Connect (775) 296-6905 x108

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Melissa Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (775) 296-6905 x108
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Nevada / NV 2574 Melissa Petersen
- Attended University of Nevada Reno, Graduated 2016
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors National Certified Counselor / 2016
- Certificate from EMDR International Association EMDR Certified Therapist / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (775) 296-6905 x108
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- First Responders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Melissa Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? - (775) 296-6905 x108
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- EMDR
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (775) 296-6905 x108
Location
Melissa Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (775) 296-6905 x108