Melissa Freas
Counselor, MA, LAPC
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4343 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, Georgia 30062
(678) 246-5371
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Ages & Modality
Adults
Elders (65+)
Individuals
Couples
During my counselor training and education I have developed a strong belief that when working through issues and struggles with a client it must be a holistic process. When a client comes to me seeking help, my goal will not be to focus solely on the issue brought in by that client. Time will also be spent exploring other areas of the client's life which may be contributing to, or possibly detracting from, whatever they may be currently struggling with. I would hope to work this way with adults and elderly clients experiencing difficult life transitions, relationship conflicts, grief, depression, and spirituality struggles. When working with clients, it's encouraging to put emphasis on the positive - what can be done. This is especially true working with elderly clients. Care must be taken to highlight times when they have overcome, even when being confrontational. I am currently receiving additional training in the field of gerontology and aging. My goal with clients will be to create a collaborative and caring healing environment. To me, this means I will do my best to meet each individual client in the midst of their struggle so I am better able to provide treatment which is unique to how they are experiencing that struggle.
My Specialties
Depression
Spirituality
Self Esteem
Anxiety
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma
PTSD
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Obesity
Peer Relationships
Sleep or Insomnia
Weight Loss
Elderly Persons Disorders
Thinking Disorders
Mood Disorders
Life transitions, Prepare-Enrich cert.
Life transitions
Prepare-Enrich cert.
Depression
Spirituality
Self Esteem
Anxiety
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma
PTSD
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Obesity
Peer Relationships
Sleep or Insomnia
Weight Loss
Elderly Persons Disorders
Thinking Disorders
Mood Disorders
Life transitions, Prepare-Enrich cert.
Life transitions
Prepare-Enrich cert.