Melissa R Blount, PhD

Melissa R Blount, PhD
Profession(s): Psychology
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  Licensed Clinical Psychologist
License Number:  071-007335

My Approach to Helping

I utilize a holistic approach, treating mind, body and spirit that is based in cognitive behavioral theory, which focuses on thoughts and how irrational thoughts can lead to dysfunctional behavior. In therapy we spend time identifying these thoughts and behavioral patterns and then by changing the thoughts, promote a change in behavior.

I've found it's helpful to focus on behaviors that support one's spirit. I help clients to develop mindfulness practices that require one to stay in the moment and to focus on the now. Often we focus too much on the past or feel too anxious about the future. Learning to stay in the here and now often decreases anxieties and increases clarity and balance.

Essential supports to my approach are my partnering with other practitioners to promote and sustain healing. I work with personal trainers and yoga instructors to strengthen the body. When the body is weak this has a huge impact on our psychological well being and when it's strong we are better able to deal with life's challenges. Nutritional support is also incorporated where appropriate. I work with nutritionists to create a dietary plan that supports mental and physical well being.

More Info About My Practice

Private, Confidential and Culturally Sensitive
Sliding scale available
Flexible appointments
In-home services
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Consultation
  • Home-Based Therapy
 

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 

Groups I Work With

  • Pre-natal, post-partum, stay-at-home and working mothers, people of color
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Integration of different therapy models
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
3020 N. Lincoln Ave. Lakeview
Chicago, IL 60657 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Abortion / Post Abortion Issues
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aggression
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Caregiver Issues/Stress
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emptiness
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Fertility Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Health/Medical Issues
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Inattention
  • Irritability
  • Isolation (Emotional & Social)
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Transition
  • Mood Disturbance
  • Mood Swings
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Parenting
  • Phobias / Fears
  • Physical Abuse
  • Physical Illness/Disease
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Religion
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Social Phobia/Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal (Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors)
  • Suspiciousness
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Violence
  • Women's Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness