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Family therapy and counseling in Farmington, MO


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Navigate family challenges with professional guidance in Farmington through Headway's network of warm, solution-oriented therapists. Whether addressing parenting concerns, sibling dynamics, or multigenerational issues, providers offer personalized support to help families reconnect and thrive together.
As a Missouri Ozarks native, nature and the outdoors have always played a huge part in my healing journey and mental health. Growing up, I was outside any chance I got; riding bikes, riding horses, climbing trees, bird watching, rock collecting, camping, hiking, floating, boating, spelunking, exploring creeks, and enjoying campfires. Nature immersion, movement in nature, outdoor recreation, and horsemanship remain part of my daily practice; and I incorporate these into my therapeutic work wherever possible.
Welcome!
Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am Brenda Melton, PhD, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in nursing. I hold several specialty certifications and have experience treating anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as working with individuals struggling with addiction, personality disorders, and the effects of trauma.
One of the most rewarding parts of therapy is experiencing those "aha" moments—when a realization, insight, or new understanding suddenly brings clarity to a complicated life experience. These moments often provide direction, open new possibilities for change, and inspire hope for healing and growth.
If you're carrying the weight of depression, anxiety, or a past you haven't been able to fully
process, you don't have to figure it out alone. With more than five years as a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker, I work with adults and seniors who are ready to make sense of what they've been
through and start moving toward the life they want to build.
I have a particular passion for working with people navigating mood disorders like bipolar disorder,
trauma and PTSD, and the kind of emotional challenges men often face but rarely talk about. I also
work with couples who want to strengthen their connection before things fall apart.
I work primarily with adults experiencing substance use, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with 9 years of experience in private practice, inpatient substance use clinics, and community based mental health centers.
About our family therapists in Farmington, MO



- 97%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 90%Relationship issues
- 87%Family issues

- 99%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Ascension

- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%German
- 1%Portuguese

- 77%Online only
- 23%In-person or online

- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 1%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 1%Licensed Psychologist

- 100%Family therapy
- 100%Individual therapy
- 46%Couples therapy
- 32%Child or adolescent therapy
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