Meet Melissa

Melissa Brown graduated from the University of Nebraska - Kearney with her BS (Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology) and MSEd (Masters of Science in Education) Degree in Community Counseling. She is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Provider, Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. She has worked in outpatient and residential treatment settings with adolescents and adults struggling with co-occurring disorders, depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, social skill deficiencies, substance use and trauma. Melissa believes it is important to work collaboratively with individuals on identifying treatment goals and empowering them to successfully overcome struggles they may face in their lives. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-focused techniques to help individuals identify and replace any self-sabotaging behaviors or substance use, improve self-care and find balance in their lives with a holistic approach.