About
Melinda Osborn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Springfield, IL. Melinda has earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a minor in Sociology from Illinois State University in Normal, IL, and later went on to earn a Master of Arts in Community Agency Counseling from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. She developed a particular interest in healthcare casework and counseled the sick, dying, and bereaved in a hospice facility. Other areas of experience include life stage transitions, self worth / value, general anxiety, and situational and chronic stress and depression. Melinda is familiar with addressing a client’s psycho/social /spiritual wellness, and takes a systems approach to info gathering. A lifelong Christian, Melinda also has further training with integrating faith based & religious strengths with psychology to work through challenging situations for clients who so choose. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is an approach that challenges cognitive distortions and behaviors and works to chage them to improve a person's emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies going forward.
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Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Salve Regina Center
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
Therapy Specialties
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Hospice
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Postpartum
- Pregnancy/Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Years in Practice
3 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YP2500X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Professional
Credentials
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCPC | 180.013753 Verify | IL |
Practice Locations
1500 N 5th St
Springfield, IL 62702-2643
Phone Number: (217) 330-5773
Therapists Near Springfield, IL
Master of Arts (MA)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)