We all have a story.

As a therapist, my goal is to support you on your personal journey by working collaboratively to create a therapeutic plan that fosters growth and self-understanding. I will meet you where you are and offer a safe and compassionate space to explore goals, navigate challenges and move toward meaningful change.
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Melissa Hawkins

I enjoy working alongside my clients to help them reach their full potential. I want clients to feel comfortable and make that a priority. My focus is often on helping individuals and families find and build upon their strengths. We all face trials and difficulties at times and I work together with my clients to navigate through that with their goals for the treatment in mind. I have extensive experience treating individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment disorders. I am trained in CBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR among other techniques. I bring 14 years of experience in working with individuals and families. I began my career working for the Department of Human Services in Kansas City, MO following my graduation from Iowa State University. I then returned to the metro and worked for a non-profit providing services to individuals with mental health conditions, teen parents, and children in Omaha Public School System. I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University in 2014 and have worked for several agencies providing therapy to adults, children, and families for the past 10 years. I opened my practice in 2023 with the goal of continuing to support individuals and families in reaching their goals.
Melissa Hawkins
Mental health therapy

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Stress
  • Abandonment
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anorexia
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image Disorders
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Codependency
  • Communication Issues

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Attachment-Based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strength-Based

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Amerigroup
  • Molina
  • Iowa Total Care
  • HealthPartners

Location

Located inside the Omni Center or via telehealth

A street map for office location at Council Bluffs, IA 51503-9019

Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs, IA 51503-9019