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Melissa Bauer

Melissa Bauer

Therapist
Offers Online Sessions
Female
Melissa Bauer, LIMHP, is a skilled therapist with over two decades of experience, holding a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Community Agency Counseling from Chadron State College, completed in 2001. Specializing in a wide array of areas including anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues, Melissa is committed to fostering hope for change in her clients' futures. She primarily employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with adults, creating a supportive environment for transformative personal growth.

Allied with groups such as LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, women, veterans, and survivors of trauma and abuse, Melissa believes that therapy can be some of the most impactful work one can do for themselves. Her professional journey includes diverse treatment settings, from her beginnings at a runaway homeless youth shelter to working as a Milieu Supervisor at an adolescent inpatient facility in Denver, Colorado. Her experience also encompasses in-home family therapy and serving as a Staff Therapist at a community agency for children, culminating in the establishment of her private practice in 2012.

Outside her professional commitments, Melissa cherishes family time, having recently adopted a 16-year-old, and enjoys attending her games and events. As a fan of sports, she avidly follows the Denver Nuggets and has a longstanding interest in NASCAR. This personal and professional blend allows Melissa to connect genuinely with her clients, offering them an empathetic and holistic therapeutic experience.
Who might be a good fit for Melissa ?
People experiencing anxiety or depression and looking for a therapist with experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy might consider Melissa Bauer’s style of care. Her background working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and trauma survivors, supports a compassionate and tailored approach that encourages personal growth and resilience.

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