Melanie McLeain, LCSW
Bilingual Clinical Therapist
Melanie is a Licensed Certified Social Worker who also speaks fluent Spanish. She primarily treats children and adolescents, as well as adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or similar phase of life concerns.
She has significant knowledge of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Selective Mutism, and is experienced in working with behavioral issues that result from these challenges. With a background in education, she understands how to interpret and navigate the educational environment in order to guide needed communication with schools.
She offers Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents. She also uses elements from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and “Seed Digging” techniques, among others.
She has experience implementing diagnostics from the Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT). She strongly believes in the priniples of Attachment Theory, and provides Trauma Informed Care.
Melanie is a Licensed Certified Social Worker who also speaks fluent Spanish. She primarily treats children and adolescents, as well as some adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or similar phase of life concerns.
She has significant knowledge of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as Selective Mutism, and is experienced in working with behavioral issues that result from these challenges. With a background in education, she understands how to interpret and navigate the educational environment in order to guide needed communication with schools.
Melanie assesses clients’ individual needs and interests in order to tailor therapy to meet their unique needs. As a result, she uses a combination of talk therapy and experiential therapies, including play, sand tray, art, music, games, books, and other activities.
Melanie graduated with her Bachelor’s in Middle School Education, from Arkansas State University, and then from Our Lady of the Lake University in Texas with her Master’s in Social Work, with a focus on Hispanic Culture. She has worked in the mental health field with children and adolescents since 2014, across many different cultures and family dynamics.
“I believe that behavior is merely a way of communicating unmet needs. I also believe that change and healing happen within relationships. Both principles guide my practice with minors and their families.”
She offers Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents. She also uses elements from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and “Seed Digging” techniques, among others.
She has experience implementing diagnostics from the Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT). She strongly believes in the priniples of Attachment Theory, and provides Trauma Informed Care.
Melanie assesses clients’ individual needs and interests in order to tailor therapy to meet their unique needs. As a result, she uses a combination of talk therapy and experiential therapies, including play, sand tray, art, music, games, books, and other activities.
Melanie graduated with her Bachelor’s in Middle School Education, from Arkansas State University, and then from Our Lady of the Lake University in Texas with her Master’s in Social Work, with a focus on Hispanic Culture. She has worked in the mental health field with children and adolescents since 2014, across many different cultures and family dynamics.
“I believe that behavior is merely a way of communicating unmet needs. I also believe that change and healing happen within relationships. Both principles guide my practice with minors and their families.”
