Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Davenport, IA

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with my PhD in Psychology, I have been providing counseling for over 20 years. In that time, I have acquired the skills and compassion to help clients create the life they want for themselves. I serve as a guide and companion to clients on a journey of healing and self-growth.

I’m a doctorate-prepared, dual board-certified family practice and psychiatric mental health provider specializing in neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive conditions, with expertise in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and geriatric psychiatry. I have extensive experience with complex chronic illness and co-occurring psychiatric conditions across the lifespan and in diverse clinical settings. My background in executive leadership and long-term care administration also informs my work within institutional settings. I have a longstanding interest in complementary, integrative, and holistic approaches to health. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive.

I’ve witnessed the power of therapy to bring healing and growth across many settings and life circumstances. Seeing lives change through this work continually reminds me what a privilege it is to step into someone’s story and walk alongside them toward greater understanding, peace, and resilience.

I'm a compassionate and empathetic therapist dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges. I have a passion for serving Veterans and individuals with complex trauma/PTSD. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and parts. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure where to begin or who you can trust. I strive to create a compassionate and judgment-free space where you can feel safe and understood. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and many other concerns. I provide telehealth-only services, offering the flexibility and comfort of meeting from a private space that works for you. Together, we’ll identify your goals, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you feel more confident, balanced, and and in control.

I work with high-performing adults, including executives, physicians, medical students, therapists, attorneys, artists, musicians, and professionals in demanding careers. Many have built accomplished lives while quietly struggling with anxiety, complicated relationships, shame, or a persistent sense that they should be happier than they are.

A significant part of my work involves conversations people rarely feel free to have elsewhere. Infidelity, sexuality, desires they don't fully understand, resentment toward people they love, or questions about relationships and choices they've spent years defending. These experiences can be profoundly lonely, especially when shame, guilt, or fear of exposure makes honesty feel risky. I bring a sex-positive perspective and genuine curiosity to these conversations. I'm interested in understanding what people experience and the parts of themselves they've had to keep private.

I'm warm, direct, and genuinely curious about what makes people who they are. I'm interested in the parts of ourselves we work hardest to hide, even from the people closest to us. Many of my clients have become remarkably skilled at managing how they're perceived while feeling increasingly disconnected from their own wants and needs.

My work is about creating the conditions where that armor can soften. I want people to feel genuinely seen and begin experiencing more of the lives they've worked so hard to build. Some have spent years creating meaningful moments for everyone around them while standing at the margins of their own joy.

Welcome! My name is Melanie and I am the own of A Mindfulness Practice LLC. I earned my MS in Counseling with a concentration in mental health at NOVA Southeastern University in 2019. I have experience working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse. My work with adolescents includes depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and sexual identity.