https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-melissa daily 0.75 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1697220313094-3RWAMVFMSVM0YHOYJYTC/IMG_0462.jpg Meet Melissa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/fa540796-6f86-49f8-979b-06a2191239d3/Melissa+2+edited.JPG Meet Melissa - 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. https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/home daily 1.0 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1606944405606-CIN1UTXDNJ422UJYAJR5/File_000.jpg Melissa Carlson Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/2877bc63-f235-4265-82ae-2183a24269d9/Alg+Group+Pic+edited.jpg Melissa Carlson Counseling - In-office & Telehealth The ability to participate in counseling via telehealth can be beneficial for clients who prefer the comfort or flexibility to attend sessions from work or home. It has also been helpful for those who have barriers to services due to transportation or location. Additionally, having the ability to recruit outside of our geographical area allows us to hire a more diverse team of qualified clinicians. We currently have 7 counselors working out of our Algonquin office and the remaining members of our team are telehealth only. If you have not considered telehealth as an option, I encourage you to try it out and see if this may be a good fit for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/251abeee-caa9-4380-acf8-2cad3d6c3c07/IMG_7732.jpg Melissa Carlson Counseling - Telehealth Is an option offered by all of our therapists for teens, adults, parenting, & EMDR. https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/resources daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1505418897434-XIC5LACH2C72SE2OGGM8/IMG_4215.JPG Resources https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1506306815735-XJZHQ7C6WJU74UPY2G9X/IMG_2848.JPG Make an Appointment https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/play-therapy daily 0.75 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1505418458465-QEBYRY1JC2LL7IRHX2CE/IMG_4385.JPG Play/Sandtray Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1505265940171-H70LAMCES9Y1XT2Z52IV/logo-new.png Play/Sandtray Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1540862117115-0U0GJ79DZ1NAHQJ3JO2H/image-asset.jpeg Play/Sandtray Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1540867304522-WIV136ISGTRD1V9KHVJI/IMG_7440.jpeg Play/Sandtray Therapy 5 year old “client” working in small sand tray https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/emdr-therapy daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1542398593246-OP8KVLX2CF9RJEVRGSF3/IMG_3248.jpg EMDR Therapy https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-the-therapists daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1727111303902-ZX6IMQ0UZB8264JJN71I/IMG_8587.jpg Meet the Therapists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/c2d8d0a3-ea96-4022-8df4-0667692f1122/Alyssa+1.jpg Meet the Therapists - Alyssa Meehan, MS, LPC (she, her) Primary focus: childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, body image issues, identity exploration, relationship challenges, alcohol & substance use Children, Adolescents & Adults Hours: Mondays & Wednesday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Thursday & Friday afternoons. Algonquin office & telehealth. In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO Click here for full bio: Alyssa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/ef09e06f-46f1-4cd2-8fa3-2a796d82ba89/IMG_5920.jpg Meet the Therapists - Jaylin McNeely, MSW, LSW (she, her) Primary focus: depression, anxiety, college/life transitions, self esteem, trauma, family dynamics, CBT, DBT Adolescents (12-17) & Adults (18+) Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings - telehealth. Saturdays - Algonquin. In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO Click here for full bio: Jaylin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/efe21cdc-3e28-43aa-a683-aa94579059f7/Melia+1.jpg Meet the Therapists - Melia Carter, MSW (she/her) Primary focus: autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, situational mutism, behavioral concerns in children & parenting concerns. Children (5-12) & Parents Hours: Tuesday evenings & Satursday. Algonquin office & telehealth. In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO Click here for full bio: Melia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/b8fda3a6-0f58-4b2a-a790-83e8ad5daa62/image0+%283%29.jpg Meet the Therapists - Kevin Maraizu, MA, LCPC Primary focus: depression, anxiety, anger managment, college/life transitions, grief/loss, men's issues, self-esteem, stress management, and racial identity issues. Teens & Adults (15+) Hours: Evenings & Saturdays Telehealth only. In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO. Click here for full bio: Kevin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/bfc3ae2c-f5b1-4a45-9c26-6e1696c6cd20/DSC04052.jpg Meet the Therapists - Suzy Wise, PhD, LCPC (she/they) Suzy Wise, lpc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/dc76d967-7428-4147-aec6-8e0fd87d4da9/DSC03990.jpg Meet the Therapists - Debra Gorski, MSW, LSW (she/her) Primary focus: anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral concerns, transitions, grief, personal growth. CBT, DBT, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) Children, Adolescent, Adults, Parents Hours: Wednesday evenings & Sundays. Algonquin office & telehealth. In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO Click here for full bio: Debra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/dc37268e-68f5-4021-9165-8711962542a7/Molly.jpg Meet the Therapists - Molly Raymond, MSW, LCSW (she/her) Primary focus: anxiety, depression, attention disorders, parenting concerns, trauma, behavioral & school concerns utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Adolescents (12-17) & Adults (18+) Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings. Telehealth only. In-network insurance: BCBS PPO. Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO Click here for full bio: Molly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1665682106085-W7IO62D9CD50R26JG4MS/Becky+1.jpg Meet the Therapists - Rebecca Oller, MSW (she/her) Rebecca Oller, msw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1665682299794-32Q49H5Y8RQQ2AAJMV7O/Khari+1.jpg Meet the Therapists - Khari Osborne, MSW, LCSW, PEL (she/her) Khari osborne, lcsw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/f7645001-d714-465c-a5ac-a5cf8b97002f/Danielle+1.jpg Meet the Therapists - Danielle Keys, MSEd, LCPC Primary focus: relationship distress, trauma, issues with anger, anxiety, depression, persons with disabilities, domestic violence, life transitions, career counseling, LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and parenting concerns. Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), couples, & families Hours: Wednesday-Fridays 11-8pm, Saturdays 9-3pm. Telehealth only. In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, USHIP (UChicago) Click here for full bio: Danielle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/e8cc486c-a203-4f0f-83a5-d95d07f7e03e/Josh+1.jpg Meet the Therapists - Josh Symbal, MEed, LPC (he/him) Primary focus: depression, anxiety, executive functioning, personal loss, athletes, mental strength in athletic performance. Adolescents (13-17) & Adults (18+) Hours: Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Algonquin office & telehealth. In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO Click here for full bio: Josh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/f6d467c9-0a26-4187-8acb-4905991d971a/DSC04018.jpg Meet the Therapists - Judy Flores Sender, MSEd, LPC (she/her) Judy flores sender, lpc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/3cd388ef-c2f4-4131-8f21-f3a0c685ed45/Melissa+1+edited.jpg Meet the Therapists - Melissa Carlson, MAT, MSEd, LCPC (she/her) Melissa Carlson, LCPC https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-judy daily 0.75 2025-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1607526348383-JMCRE47F5SGJ5H1G181X/IMG_4445.JPG Meet Judy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/6fda1095-a650-4d50-977c-7b72074a7af7/DSC04019.jpg Meet Judy Judy Flores sender, lpc https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-suzy daily 0.75 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1607526251712-AQUCB8UB9OICZC6LHTRK/IMG_4428.JPG Meet Suzy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/c8884a2e-4c3a-44b9-b8ae-85c253f0651a/DSC04052.jpg Meet Suzy Suzy wise, PHD, lCpc https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-rebecca daily 0.75 2023-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1647371808682-3D5EV8MROFA8KK7SM4L5/IMG_4016%252B%2525281%252529.jpg Meet Rebecca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1665682484410-6RCRS7QIVPL2GZ4BBKF3/Becky%2B2.jpg Meet Rebecca Rebecca oller, msw https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-khari daily 0.75 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1649261490307-ZVQF2074KMVWK3SAL56Y/IMG_1891.JPG Meet Khari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1665683092648-N7V2QVZ6IWTBERGJRTX1/Khari+2.jpg Meet Khari Khari osborne, lcsw https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-danielle daily 0.75 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1677438602213-6U3IXDWEHP62L53IV0RU/IMG_4436.JPG Meet Danielle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/ba093869-9afe-427a-9c73-496a596476fa/Danielle+2.jpg Meet Danielle Danielle keys, MSEd, lcpc https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/notice daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-molly daily 0.75 2024-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1697222266669-MY68JV4MPLT1AMX6NUNJ/IMG_8561.jpg Meet Molly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/37e721cd-d329-4283-9d6c-ddd561d1ae5f/Molly.jpg Meet Molly Molly raymond, msw, lcsw https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-josh daily 0.75 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1709308994672-DHSN4L2MQXQY7Z8UJRRI/IMG_8997.jpg Meet Josh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/efa480c6-440d-41bc-9104-91311df24dc2/Josh+2.jpg Meet Josh Josh symbal, msed, lpc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/188d32d8-b9dd-49da-b363-b6b95323b528/IMG_4735.jpg Meet Josh - Make it stand out Click here to read about what josh has to say regarding the physical-mental connection. https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-melia daily 0.75 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1711126341323-GT5WCYK49G1IBRLFANO5/IMG_7884.jpg Meet Melia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/b1093775-b680-474d-9f22-edc0b1477c28/Melia+2.jpg Meet Melia melia carter, msw https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/mental-strength daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1716211275399-7XIHZ01R9UQXZH4YUWY8/image-asset.jpeg Mental Strength https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/80803e2d-e636-4e7b-ba7b-3a88703b52fa/IMG_4735.jpg Mental Strength https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-kevin daily 0.75 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1735309402775-9MSUF6NVYC0EFCYWWR5C/IMG_9086.jpg Meet Kevin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1b5facc1-151a-4994-a3c8-9836216e9058/image1+%281%29.jpeg Meet Kevin Kevin maraizu, ma, lcpc https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-debra daily 0.75 2025-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1742852364719-W4XWB08ZUDLC0IOAIFNN/IMG_5016.jpg Meet Debra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/836cd826-ef78-46fc-83a8-c254424e8f2f/DSC03998.jpg Meet Debra Debra gorski, msw, lsw https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-alyssa daily 0.75 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/1608153793497-WEBMWU7GG5F1VKCTNMF5/IMG_4431.JPG Meet Alyssa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/15222dea-ba56-444b-b1b3-6e5f3ea7b9fd/Alyssa+2.jpg Meet Alyssa Alyssa meehan, ms, LPC https://www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-jaylin daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/bfc6af61-51e0-492a-b0c0-1e229a191211/IMG_8702.jpeg Meet Jaylin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b3ce8912abd93aa2a8b2ee/fd058f67-b46e-4d51-918f-4910160f523d/IMG_5920.jpg Meet Jaylin jaylin mcneely, msw, lsw