Melissa Pemberton, MSW, LMHC
Preferred Name: MELISSA
About Me
Melissa Pemberton is a trauma-aware therapist who works with individuals who have experienced trauma, as well as parents/caregivers and families who are raising children who have experienced adversity or trauma. She has experience working with families in the child welfare system since 2005 and is trained in a variety of trauma-aware curriculums. Melissa seeks to help families who are struggling with compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and difficulties with big behaviors.
Education & Experience
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington. I have a BA in Child Development and Psychology and a Master in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. I worked in the field of Child Welfare since 2005 and left to start private practice in 2022, although I still do offer in-home support services to families who have adopted from the foster care system. I base my therapy practice in trauma-aware practices and have been trained in several trauma-informed modalities and curricula, such as Trust Based Relational Interventions as well as EMDR. I have many years of experience working with families who have experienced adversity, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and behavioral concerns.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Adoption
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Families
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- UnitedHealth
