
Pathways To Connection, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85345
Let's Connect (602) 641-2944

As a tele-health practitioner, I believe compassion is a powerful force in meeting life’s challenges. Regardless of our position and circumstances, we all have experiences that are challenging, stressful and unfulfilling; often requiring extra support. Whether you are working through mental health issues, having a tough time working through trauma, experiencing relationship dysfunction, or any other stressful situations, I’m here to help you work through it. My core therapeutic values and approach provide guidance for myself and clients as we work together toward peaceful resolutions to some of life’s most challenging obstacles.
My core values: 1)Unconditional Regard: I believe the therapeutic relationship is where healing happens and approach these relationships with acceptance and love. 2)Self awareness: I create a safe space providing honest feedback to enhance growth. 3)Balance: Our environments, emotions, thoughts, behaviors and physiology all interact to influence our patterns
I am a licensed clinical social worker and doctor of behavioral health. I’m dedicated to helping people feel better in all aspects of their lives. I have over 20 years experience working with children, adults, and families and am certified in EMDR and Sand Tray Therapy. I also provide supervision to those seeking clinical licensure.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Medicare
- Optum
- Security Health
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Pathways To Connection, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LCSW - 14136 Melissa Drinkman
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Arizona State University, Doctorate of Behavioral Health, Graduated 2016
- Licensed by State of Arizona / LCSW - 14136
- License: WI behavioral health 11739-123. / 2023
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Melissa Drinkman
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
12 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Marshfield, WI 54449
(602) 641-2944Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods

Pathways To Connection, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (602) 641-2944