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)
Practice Locations
213A Old Hewitt Rd
Waco, TX 76712-6647
Phone Number: (254) 735-1761
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)