Meet Melissa….
Welcome! I am Melissa MontBlanc, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, published children’s book author, and the creator of Mind Matters.
I have been serving clients in a clinical capacity for more than 18 years. I see individuals, couples and families in addition to offering clinical supervision to therapists expanding their skills.
I have extensive experience treating individuals with anxiety and depression, trauma, and relationship disconnect. I am trained in EMDR and use this powerful therapy to assist clients heal from limiting beliefs and paralyzing trauma. I specialize in seeing women in transitional periods of life, pre and post-partum, family dynamic shifting, relationship issues, job changes and loss of self.
When I am in the therapy room, I feel completely in my element, doing exactly what I was born to do. My style is active, not passive, and you will feel my presence as we work together to identify barriers, build bridges, improve relationships and increase your joy. You can expect empathy and challenge. I have a unique way of holding clients in constant positive regard while pushing them right to the edge of their comfort zone, the place where new awareness facilitates notable healing and growth.
I operate under the belief that people are capable of change, deserving of evolution and craving deeper connections to themselves and others. I look forward to helping you restore your hope and move in the direction of your best self.
Meet Morgan…
Hi! My name is Morgan Katcher and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Art Therapy.
I work with individuals, children, teens, couples and families. I have extensive experience treating individuals with anxiety and depression, along with major life and relationship transitions. Trained in Art Therapy, I am happy to incorporate art into sessions for those who are interested. As I often remind clients, it’s about the process, not the product, so you don’t need to label yourself as an artist to use art as a tool for your mental health.
In my practice, my primary focus is always on providing a safe place for clients to share details about themselves, their lives, their interactions and their feelings. I believe that all people are capable of growth and change, and enjoy working together with clients to identify patterns that have not benefited them, as well as those that have served them well. During our time together we will uncover the tools needed to help set healthy boundaries, improve relationships and learn to have kindness and compassion towards yourself. I lead with empathy and whole-heartedly recognize that showing up to a session can be difficult on any given day. Come as you are.
I offer teletherapy sessions via a secure video platform, allowing you to attend sessions from wherever is most convenient for you. It would be an honor to be a part of your journey.
Meet Marisa….
Hi! I am Marisa Kallenberger, a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor under the supervision of Melissa MontBlanc, LCSW. I am EMDR-trained and utilize the evidence-based healing modality to help clients alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories and negative beliefs. I believe Everyone can benefit from the non-judgmental space to process and unpack feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and actions.
Through insight and depth, we can work through underlying causes rather than merely treating symptoms of feeling down, anxious, or disconnected. You’ll have the opportunity to explore your feelings, wants and needs in relation to the world around you and those you love in order to become the best version of yourself. I am grateful to be able to walk alongside you in your unique journey.
As a half-Asian woman, I strive to provide culturally sensitive support. Among my professional interests are trauma, anxiety, cultural/racial self-identity, and mindfulness-based healing practices. I see teens, adults, couples and families via secure telehealth services and am currently accepting new clients. Please inquire to see how I can support your goals and healing.
Meet Kris….
Hello! I am Kris Vassaur, a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of Melissa MontBlanc, LCSW. I am bilingual, speaking Spanish and English, and use a relational approach, utilizing warmth, humor, and cultural humility to build a strong relationship and meet you where you are. With our relationship as the foundation, we can safely explore your connections to self and others.
I strive to make therapy a healing space for folks who have been harmed by traditional therapeutic practices. Emotions can be locked in language, in our trauma stories, and in our bodies. My hope is, through our work, you will be able to recognize the many threads in your story and integrate them into the fabric of who you are. I enter my work with clients from a place of authenticity that honors and incorporates the paths that brought each of us to where we are today.
To help you reach your goals and provide you with tools that will support you best, I work from multiple modalities that include psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic and physical awareness practices. I serve individuals and couples via telehealth and enjoy working with women’s issues, sex and sexuality concerns, shame and self esteem, relationship concerns, and stress related to immigration or mixed cultural identities.