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Creating a safe space to share your burdens and to find hope and healing along the way
Counseling for adolescents and adult women specializing in trauma, complex grief, depression, anxiety and Christian counseling.
Currently offering in-person services in Apple Valley and online counseling throughout Minnesota.
MaryJo Melander, MSW, LICSW
Hi! I’m MaryJo, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I work with adolescents and adult women. I have over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and Christian counseling.
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Do you feel overwhelmed?
Have you lost your peace?
Does it feel like no one understands?
Are you worried you will feel like this is forever?
I want to help you feel understood and validated while giving you coping tools and skills in order to live a life with more peace and joy.
Practice Values
Approachability
Connection
Empathy
Excellence
Resilience
Humility
Adolescents
Giving your teen a place to share feelings and find new ways to cope in a non-judgemental space.
Adult Women
Helping you feel heard and understood while you find hope for your future.
Christian Counseling
Providing faith based counseling to help you with your struggles.