Mortenson Counseling

Seeking help from others can be a difficult thing, especially when you are feeling vulnerable. Whether suffering from Anxiety, Grief, Stress, or having experienced Trauma or a Spiritual Crisis, Mortenson Counseling provides creative integrated treatment, tailor made just for you, in a safe supportive environment.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years’ experience working with individuals who come to me with a variety of concerns and issues. My practice has included treating clients who are anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, grieving, have experienced trauma, have relationship issues, have difficulties with adjustment, and often with a combination of presenting symptoms. My experience has been in residential and out-patient settings, which has offered opportunities to work with a lively and diverse caseload. I enjoy getting to know others and am honored to help clients enhance the quality of their lives. I have found that the best way to help others help themselves is with acceptance and a client centered approach using a combination of researched based theories and practices. In 2023, I completed 50 hours of EMDR training so that I can better assist my clients.

Melody has lived and worked in Fayetteville, AR for almost twenty years. With an interest in helping others, Melody attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a master’s degree in social work before accumulating over sixteen years of experience in the Mental and Behavioral health field serving and successfully treating a wide variety of Clients and Diagnosis.

Melody’s client centered approach is holistic, friendly, non-judgmental, and draws upon knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength’s Perspective, Positive Psychology, EMDR, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Therapy, and a variety of alternative theories and therapies including Color Therapy, Aroma Therapy, and Smile Therapy (yes, there is such a thing). Melody has found that the best way for her to help others help themselves is through acceptance, enhanced by knowledge and experience.