Melanie Gleason, LCSW-S
Melanie Gleason, LCSW-S
Hello, I'm Melanie! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in school social work and children's mental health. I specialize in treating children, teens, and young adults with symptoms of depression and anxiety, and histories of trauma and I am trained in a variety of modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Sand Tray Therapy. I also love using creative approaches to therapy such as art, play, and writing.
After earning my Master's in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin, I worked in several Houston public schools, providing mental health support to children and teens struggling with a wide range of concerns including family conflict, disordered eating, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, gender identity, and academic difficulties. I have also worked in several counseling practices and at an outpatient clinic, providing counseling services to children, teens, and families.
Each person is unique in what they need and expect from therapy. My goal is to listen to your needs and enhance the strength and resilience that you have within you as well as support the growth you're hoping for. We will work together to create an individualized treatment plan that works for you.
If you are ready to process something difficult that has happened to you, improve your relationships, manage stress, or simply understand yourself better, I would love to support and guide you in meeting your goals. I’m excited to meet you!