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Meet Melissa Williams, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Melissa Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a 15 years of experience in the mental health and social services field. Since starting her career in 2009, she's worked in diverse settings, including child welfare, criminal justice, residential treatment, crisis intervention, and trauma-focused care.

Melissa earned her Bachelor's in Social Work from Western Illinois University and went on to complete her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Illinois in Champaign. These educational foundations, combined with her broad range of professional experiences, have equipped Melissa to provide compassionate and effective therapy for individuals and families facing a variety of challenges.

Melissa is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities:

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Play Therapy
• Sand Tray Therapy
• The ARC Model
• Mindfulness & Grounding Techniques
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

When not working, Melissa enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. She enjoys camping, SXS riding, and going on treasure hunts at garage sales.

"I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and growth, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with my patients."