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Meet Mel- Michigan Licensed Counselor and Trauma Survivor

Michigan-licensed therapist providing trauma-informed online therapy. Compassionate care for trauma, anxiety, and depression for adults statewide — Mel Youngblood, MA LPC

Hello, I’m Mel, I have been working in the mental health field since 1998. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and relationship problems. I provide therapy to teens and adults. I have worked just about everywhere-schools, jails, psych wards, community mental health, the VA and I have been in private practice since 2008.
I know firsthand how challenging it can be to experience trauma — I am a trauma survivor myself. I have lived through domestic violence, sexual assault and narcissistic abuse. My personal experiences, combined with professional training, guide me in offering empathy, understanding, and safety in every session. You are not alone, and therapy can be a place to feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
My Approach
I take a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to therapy. This means that everything I do is grounded in respect, collaboration, and safety. I meet you where you are, moving at your pace and honoring your unique experiences and identity.
My work draws on evidence-based practices that help you:
Understand the impact of trauma on your mind and body
Reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms
Build emotional regulation skills
Restore trust in yourself and others
Reconnect with a sense of safety and resilience
Who I Work With
I provide online therapy for adults across Michigan who are seeking support for:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety disorders, panic, and chronic stress
Depression or persistent low mood
Life transitions, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
Relationship problems
If you’ve felt unsafe, unheard, or unsure where to start, therapy with me offers a gentle, compassionate, and confidential space to explore your experiences and begin healing.
Why I Do This Work
Having lived through my own trauma, I understand the courage it takes to reach out for help. I want to create the kind of therapy space I wish I had — one where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered.
Therapy is not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reclaim a sense of safety, connection, and hope in your life.
How to Get Started
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you determine if working together is a good fit. You deserve care that is safe, understanding, and tailored to you.
When I’m not trying to help others as a professional swearapist, I am usually at the beach with my two dogs, doing yoga so I can chill out, throwing lead downrange, or hiking in some remote forest searching for wildflowers. Yeah, I am different. So are you. These are good things.
Email @ Melissa@TherapeiaCounseling.com with your questions

“Melissa is the absolute best. She genuinely cares for her patients. I met her shortly after leaving the military and her guidance through readjusting to civilian life proved priceless. I was able to talk to her freely and she was the first to really crack that hardened outer shell. Without her, I would have never made it. Truly a guardian angel in the flesh, she stayed on the phone with me in my hardest times and didn’t leave until she was sure I would be ok. Along with that, she saved my marriage, my family and through that my life. I love her forever for that!”

〰️ “I’d recommend Melissa to anyone that needs or just wants the therapy sessions. She’s an honest straight forward individual that will help you beyond your expectations. Very easy to talk to and puts you at ease with your situations with zero judgement. 10/10 would seek counseling again from her.”

“Melissa is the absolute best. She genuinely cares for her patients. I met her shortly after leaving the military and her guidance through readjusting to civilian life proved priceless. I was able to talk to her freely and she was the first to really crack that hardened outer shell. Without her, I would have never made it. Truly a guardian angel in the flesh, she stayed on the phone with me in my hardest times and didn’t leave until she was sure I would be ok. Along with that, she saved my marriage, my family and through that my life. I love her forever for that!” 〰️ “I’d recommend Melissa to anyone that needs or just wants the therapy sessions. She’s an honest straight forward individual that will help you beyond your expectations. Very easy to talk to and puts you at ease with your situations with zero judgement. 10/10 would seek counseling again from her.”