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Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Is your mind is running in circles, as if it had too many tabs open? Do you catch yourself replaying the same thoughts or emotions, or looping? Maybe it's anxiety or trauma popping in like an uninvited guest, stress doing its usual dance, or old grief tugging at your sleeve? You feel stuck in experiences of the past. You also long to move forward in different areas of your life. But sometimes it feels like having one foot on the accelerator and the other on the brake — with anxiety and doubt keeping it all together, and you barely sleep. You are exhausted, and this internal monologue reflects on every area of your life.
If these descriptions sound familiar, I can help you break free from thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck. Together, we grow your emotional capacity, strengthen your connection to yourself and others, and help you find more ease. Symptoms that once felt heavy will soften. You start feeling more at home in your own skin.
I have years of experience supporting people to reprocess past events that influence their present moment. Working together, you will use your newfound health and vitality to create a life you love to live. You don't have to have all the answers today, but change does start with that first step! Reach out today to schedule a free, 15 minute conversation.
Call or Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia now for a free 15 minute consultation - (540) 306-5224

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Blacksburg, VA 24060

(540) 306-5224

Remote Sessions (Virginia)

Reston, VA 20191

Website
Accepting patients for 2026.
$200 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
I look forward to hearing from you! Schedule a free, 15 minute consultation so you can see what working together might be like.
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Let's Connect (540) 306-5224
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Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Blacksburg, VA 24060

(540) 306-5224

Remote Sessions (Virginia)

Reston, VA 20191

Website
Accepting patients for 2026.
$200 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
I look forward to hearing from you! Schedule a free, 15 minute consultation so you can see what working together might be like.
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I accept private pay. Super-bills are provided monthly to submit to your insurance. You may also use FSA/HSA cards.
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-5224
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I accept private pay. Super-bills are provided monthly to submit to your insurance. You may also use FSA/HSA cards.
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-5224

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Melissa Estella Tully

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701013858 Melissa Estella Tully
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended Virginia Tech, Masters of Education in Counseling, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Somatic Trauma Therapies Practitioner The Embody Lab / 2025
  • Certificate from EMDR Basic Training Trauma Specialists Training Institute / 2024
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I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. Trauma may be familial, relational, even financial. My work uses tools that connect the Mind, Body, and Soul so you feel whole again.
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-5224
"
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. Trauma may be familial, relational, even financial. My work uses tools that connect the Mind, Body, and Soul so you feel whole again.
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-5224

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with patients who may be struggling with anxiety, life transitions, or trauma. Most patients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter."
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Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-5224
"
I work with patients who may be struggling with anxiety, life transitions, or trauma. Most patients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter."
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-5224

23 Endorsements

Meagan Arnold
Meagan Arnold
Licensed Professional CounselorMAEdLPC
Melissa has been a trusted colleague for many years! I highly recommend her to others for a warm, engaging therapeutic relationship.
Jennifer Strehle Somatic/Trauma LMFT Therapist
Jennifer Strehle Somatic/Trauma LMFT Therapist
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT146538
I highly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking expert, trauma-informed care. They specialize in supporting individuals navigating life transitions, grief, PTSD, and anxiety-related disorders. I love their techniques that unite the body, soul, and mind.
Briana Roberts, PhD, LMFT- Identity Specialist
Briana Roberts, PhD, LMFT- Identity Specialist
Marriage & Family TherapistPhDLMFT
Melissa is warm, grounded, and truly cares about her clients! She helps people move through life changes, trauma, and anxiety using CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic tools to bring healing to both mind and body.
Jalyse Stewart
Jalyse Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMA
Melissa expertly helps clients heal from trauma, grief, and anxiety using CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic techniques. She brings warmth and balance to every session, nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
Meriah Paige Ward Neurodivergency- Bpd- Transfolx
Meriah Paige Ward Neurodivergency- Bpd- Transfolx
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerDNPPMHNPBCFNP-BC
Melissa is a detail-oriented, compassionate healthcare provider. She utilizes a variety of techniques individualized to her patient's needs. She works well within her speciality and continues to hlbe an expert in her field.
Dr. Jessica Grove
Dr. Jessica Grove
PsychologistPsyD
Melissa offers a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for anyone seeking support with life's ups and downs. Her caring approach helps clients feel understood as they work toward greater emotional balance and personal growth.
Anxiety Therapist NYC Amanda Phillips
Anxiety Therapist NYC Amanda Phillips
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Melissa is the choice for millennial women struggling with panic, trauma, and shame. She offers genuine mind-body recovery, helping clients release stored stress and build lasting self-trust. I recommend her to millennials in VA, she is excellent.
Jada LaBounty
Jada LaBounty
CounselorLPC-IT
Melissa is a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma work, specifically using EMDR to help process trauma and release unprocessed memories. She provides holistic care for the mind, body, and spirit, supporting lasting healing.
Hannah Short, Eating Disorder Therapist
Hannah Short, Eating Disorder Therapist
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWCMNCSCCM
Melissa provides compassionate support for those navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, and anxiety-related disorders. Her holistic approach helps clients integrate and heal all parts of themselves. I'd highly recommend her for your therapy needs!
Melissa L. Paul
Melissa L. Paul
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Melissa is a fantastic therapist who I can highly recommend. She is excellent at helping manage anxiety and supporting clients. She is warm and compassionate and overall great to work with!
Denisha Smith
Denisha Smith
Licensed Professional CounselorLCPCSEP
Melissa creates a warm, grounded space where clients feel truly seen and supported. Her trauma-informed approach helps people move through stuck emotions and reconnect with themselves in a deep, lasting way. I highly recommend her as a therapist
Laura Condenanza
Laura Condenanza
Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateLPC-A
Melissa brings a unique blend of compassion, insight, and presence. She fosters a trusting environment where clients feel valued and supported in their healing. Clients are in wonderful hands with her.
Alexa Vizcarra- Postpartum Therapist
Alexa Vizcarra- Postpartum Therapist
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCPMH-C
If you're struggling with anxiety, stress or grief, I highly recommend working with Melissa. She will help guide you through heavy emotions with warmth and compassion. Her kindness and clinical expertise are invaluable to her clients.
Burnout Therapy for Moms- Carly Murillo
Burnout Therapy for Moms- Carly Murillo
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWCCTP
Melissa has such a caring and supportive approach the sessions,. feel so at ease and she has such extensive knowledge on helping women through their unique journey. If you are looking for an effective support, reach out to Melissa today!
Albert R Mezistrano
Albert R Mezistrano
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLICSW
Melissa is a gifted therapist for high-performing millennial women experiencing trauma, stress, or anxiety. Her mind-body-spiritual approach helps clients slow down, reconnect, and heal in a deeply integrated way. I highly recommend Melissa.
Yemaya Wellness Center
Yemaya Wellness Center
Licensed Mental Health CounselorR-D/MTLMHC
Melissa Tully offers trauma-informed, EMDR, and somatic therapy with culturally-informed care that helps clients heal deeply, regulate their nervous system, and reclaim a grounded sense of self.
Sophie Bain-Tohl
Sophie Bain-Tohl
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Melissa's work is thoughtful, grounded, and deeply attuned. She skillfully integrates trauma-informed care with EMDR and somatic therapy to help clients process experiences safely, reconnect with their bodies, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Quynh Nguyen, IFS & Somatic Therapist
Quynh Nguyen, IFS & Somatic Therapist
Licensed Associate Professional CounselorLAPC
Melissa is a compassionate & skilled therapist specializing in anxiety & trauma. She uses EMDR and somatic integrative therapy to support women in healing with care and depth. Her calm, grounded presence helps clients feel safe, understood, and empowered.
Rachel Fein
Rachel Fein
PsychologistPhDBCBA
Melissa is a skilled therapist who helps her clients heal from trauma, tackle anxiety, manage grief and handle life transitions. She is both trauma-and culturally-informed in her approach and uses several modalities including EMDR and somatic therapy.
Anna Steidl- Anxiety • Trauma • Somatic Therapy
Anna Steidl- Anxiety • Trauma • Somatic Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorMALPCCCCTP
Grounded in EMDR and somatic work, Melissa supports individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Her trauma-informed approach is thoughtful and steady, helping clients build regulation, insight, and meaningful change.
Katie DeShields - Anxiety Therapy, Stress, Burnout
Katie DeShields - Anxiety Therapy, Stress, Burnout
PsychologistPsyDCCATP
Melissa Tully is a skilled EMDR and somatic therapist who provides trauma-informed care with clarity and compassion. She creates a grounded space for clients working through trauma, grief, and anxiety. I highly recommend her!
Kelsie Moore
Kelsie Moore
PsychologistMACPBA
Melissa has a kind and warm approach to people she sees. She is friendly, open and skilled in what she does! I encourage you to reach out if you need help with anxiety or grief support.
Kaela Ason Dating Issues
Kaela Ason Dating Issues
CounselorLMHC
I highly recommend Melissa Tully for anyone navigating anxiety or trauma. She brings warmth and care to her EMDR and somatic work, helping clients feel more grounded, connected to themselves, and able to move forward with greater ease.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use various modalities to develop individual treatment plans, such as DBT/CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR. Every person is different, and treatment is always individualized for improved outcomes.
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-5224
"
I use various modalities to develop individual treatment plans, such as DBT/CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR. Every person is different, and treatment is always individualized for improved outcomes.
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 306-5224

Location

Primary Location

Blacksburg, VA 24060

(540) 306-5224

Additional Location

Remote Sessions (Virginia)

Reston, VA 20191

(540) 306-5224
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Accepting patients for 2026.
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (540) 306-5224
"
Accepting patients for 2026.
Photo of Melissa Tully - Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (540) 306-5224