Melissa Mender, LMHC, Therapist in Renton, Washington

Melissa D. Mender, LPCMH helps individuals and families build resilience, find balance, and work through life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. Serving clients across Delaware, Melissa provides therapeutic support tailored to a wide range of needs, including children, teens, adults, and seniors. Whether navigating anxiety, managing ADHD, or recovering from trauma, Melissa collaborates closely with each client to identify goals and create a clear path toward emotional well-being. Melissa brings deep experience in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders such as PTSD, offering specialized individual and family therapy options. Her approach is rooted in clinically proven interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family Therapy. She also works with couples, offering relationship-focused counseling that promotes healthier communication and emotional connection. As part of her commitment to comprehensive mental health care, Melissa offers services across various therapy formats including individual, group, couples, and family settings. Melissa has a strong passion for working with individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, those in adoption and foster care systems, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. These populations often face unique mental health challenges, and Melissa is dedicated to providing affirming, inclusive, and trauma-informed care that respects each client’s lived experience. She brings warmth, understanding, and expertise to her work, helping clients navigate complex emotional landscapes and achieve meaningful change. Outside of her clinical practice, Melissa enjoys spending time in nature, exploring creative outlets, and engaging in activities that promote self-care and mindfulness.