Melissa Carlson, MAT, MSEd, LCPC

About me

My approach to counseling is a balance of a straightforward communication with the belief that clients are the experts of themselves.  My goal is to help clients to discover their own inner wisdom and support a plan to move out of their stuckness. I believe that our early childhood experiences along with traumas we have experienced play a leading part in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are today. 

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) & the owner of Melissa Carlson Counseling. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling, a Master's Degree in Teaching, & a Bachelor's Degree with a Minor in Family & Child Studies. Along with traditional talk therapy I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and am a Certified EMDR Child Specialist. When working with children I believe Play Therapy is the most appropriate modality. I also have a specialization in Parenting; sessions can be scheduled on their own or in conjunction with counseling for your child.

A little about me personally; I live in Algonquin with my husband & three children (20, 18, 14). I feel extremely honored to be able to do the work that I do. I am invited into people's lives at their most vulnerable and trusted to help them find a way back to themselves. If you have an interest in working with me, please contact me on the form below.

I see clients in my Algonquin office & online through our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. Please complete the inquiry form and our Intake Coordinator will get back to you shortly.