About

I am Merla Huntley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am Passionate about my work and strive to give my clients the tools and assistance they need to meet their goals. I believe each client is unique and not one modality fits every client. We will "tailor" a plan that best fits the client and fits what they want to get out of therapy. My approach I use many approaches to providing therapy because I believe all clients need different ways to deal with the problems or symptoms that brought them to therapy. Some examples include Meditation, Self Hypnosis, CBT, DBT, Anger Management Skills, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness and I have designed several activities for my clients to use while away from the office to assist them in their transition and dealing with their issues. I have a number of areas of expertise. My focus I work with children as young as 3 and range to older adults. Most of my clients deal with various symptoms that we target and address to change. Primary current clients are dealing with Behavioral issues, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD & Trauma, Parental Reunification & Bonding, OCD, Marital or Relationship Issues, Life Confusion, Low Self Esteem, and Anger to name a few. I do see a wide variety of problems. My communication style I strive to give my clients an environment that is comfortable, calm, and makes them want to address their therapeutic needs while feeling safe and unique. I am an interactive type of therapist so I don't talk to my clients but talk with them. I have a very positive outlook on life and believe everyone should have the opportunity to be happy and healthy. My clients see me as caring, concerned, and devoted to helping them. My journey to therapy I had a "rocky" traumatic childhood which entered into my 20s. I realized over time that those experiences gave me knowledge and entered my heart to help many types of people and those of all ages. Over the years I have been given the opportunity to work with many people.