About Mindably
Melissa Burnell, LMHC
I began helping individuals with substance abuse and recovery. This led me to general Mental health and sex therapy. I have a passion to work with first responders and veterans to better manage stress, be proactive with mental health, and obtain an improved work-life balance.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/melissa-burnell-indianapolis-in/1312036
Approaches to Wellness
I take a holistic approach to therapy, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Person Centered
- Solution focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness based Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Biopsychosocial approach
- Proactive approach before crisis
Services
Services
Individual Therapy and Relationship Therapy
- General Mental Health
- Sex Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Trauma
- Stress Management
- Relationship Therapy
Melissa Burnell M.S., LMHC
Training
- Sex Therapy Certificate (Michigan University)
- Brainspotting
- The Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 & 2
- Mental Health Training for Military and Veterans (Star Behavioral Health)
- supporting LGBTQ+
- Cognitive Behavioral Health (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Education
- Sex Therapy Certificate, University of Michigan
- Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Marian University
- Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Purdue University
Experience
Throughout my work, I have supported a variety of diverse clients. Individuals or partners struggling with life transitions, trauma, relationships, sexual concerns, intimacy struggles and managing every day life are what many of my clients work on in therapy. My background in business leadership gives me a different perspective in assisting individuals with managing stress and pressure. I have worked in substance abuse and recovery settings. This led me to working for a private practice, focused on sexual wellness and intimacy. I continue to educate individuals and groups on mental wellness, sexual wellness, and stress management. My passion is helping others achieve mental wellness through a variety of therapy, education, and healing.
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a form of Psychotherapy that aims to help individuals process emotions and trauma
Brainspotting is a type of psychological treatment founded by Dr. David Grand in 2003. It is built on the premise that where you look affects how you feel, positing that our eye positions correlate with emotional and traumatic memories stored in the brain. During therapy, clients are guided to use their visual field to locate spots that trigger a strong emotional or somatic response. A brainspot is thus identified. By maintaining focus on this spot, the client can access and process the underlying trauma within the sub cortical brain. Proponents of Brainspotting assert that it can lead to profound and lasting changes by tapping into the body's natural self-scanning and self-healing abilities, making it potentially effective for treating emotional and psychological challenges.
Resources
Worksheets
There is something to putting thoughts on paper and having a guide to help you do that. Here are some prompts to help you organize thoughts and provoke ideas for yourself.
MedAmour
MedAmour is passionate about sexual health and its importance in our overall quality of life. Here, you’ll find information on sexual health conditions and the products that can help you cope, recover, and renew your passion. They provide ongoing education, body-safe natural products, and discreet shipping.
- Use Promo Code: Mindably to receive $10 off orders of $50!
- Free discreet USA shipping $69+
