About

Hi, my name is Chris. Are you looking for a licensed professional to work alongside you to navigate the stressors of life? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 12 years of clinical experience in helping clients create positive change. I have a passion for helping clients to overcome adverse experiences and strive to assist them in overcoming obstacles in their path to success. Whether you're dealing with relationship concerns, substance use, emotional regulation, anxiety/depression symptoms, trauma, or simply managing stress, I'm here to help. My clinical approach begins with establishing a compassionate therapeutic relationship to ensure you feel safe and understood. I operate from a systemic perspective to account for the various aspects of a client's experience. I employ various evidence-based interventions to assist clients in addressing their concerns, while also respecting the autonomy of a client's ability to make their own choices.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Melanie Illich Md Pa

Gender

Male

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Person Centered/Rogerian
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples Therapy
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Texas Tech University, Master's in Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction
  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 13420 Verify TX
LCDC 203372 Verify TX

Practice Locations

213A Old Hewitt Rd

Waco, TX 76712-6647

Phone Number: (254) 735-1761

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