The Nurturing Space
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)
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You want to feel like yourself again—calm, connected, and in control. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, parenting struggles or challenging life transitions, you're craving a space where you can exhale and feel truly seen. At The Nurturing Space Counseling, we offer compassionate care for individuals across the life span. We will you help you untangle the overwhelm and reconnect with your strengths. You don’t have to carry it all. Let’s find your way forward, together.
Healing happens in relationship—with curiosity, trust, and a deep respect for your story. We're attuned to the body’s wisdom, integrating a Polyvagal lens and somatic work to support nervous system regulation. Our clinicians are trained in EMDR and several have an advanced skill set for treating complex, relational trauma and attachment wounding.
Whether you're reaching out for the first time or returning to therapy, you will be welcomed with care, curiosity, and zero judgment. If something in you is saying it’s time, we’re here for you and ready when you are. We’d be honored to support your healing and transformation and see you begin to thrive!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email The Nurturing Space Counseling now - (231) 928-5344
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Forest County Potawatomi
- Grand Traverse Band Insurance
- McLaren Commercial Health Plan
- Super Bills for Out of Network
The Nurturing Space Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801097136 Melanie S. Villanueva
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended Michigan State University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2014
- Certificate from EMDR Certified, Advanced Trained Clinicians 2018
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Melanie S. Villanueva
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
The Nurturing Space Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email us or call with questions - (231) 928-5344
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment Wounding
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Maternal Mental Health
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
The Nurturing Space Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email us or call with questions - (231) 928-5344
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
The Nurturing Space Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Email us or call with questions - (231) 928-5344
Location
Primary Location
The Nurturing Space Counseling, PLLC
2150 West South Airport Road. Suite C
Traverse City, MI 49684
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Nearby Areas
The Nurturing Space Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (231) 928-5344