Melanie blank, lcsw

Therapist

Single mom of two teens, trying to find a few minutes each morning to sip my coffee and listen to some jazz music. Excavating free time where I can, so that I can fit in a yoga class or some pickleball. And always making space for some fun self-care by hanging out with friends listening to local live music, and/or dancing of any kind from salsa to two-step.

- Anyone who wants to overcome past traumas, and live a life that is as peaceful and free of anxiety as much as possible.
- People in life transitions (ex. high school struggles, college/young twenties, overcoming divorce or death of a loved one, etc.)
- Families and couples who are navigating tough communication obstacles
- Young people who want to feel strong enough to become independent & confident in their abilities to navigate the world.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)-certified in Feb. 2022. I also have training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Finally, I am certified in Teen and Adult Mental Health First Aid and have experience helping teens and young adults overcome suicide ideation.
Master of Science in Social Work, 2006
University of Texas - Austin
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, 2000
University of Texas - Austin
Advanced training in EMDR
Trauma
Grief and Loss
Anxiety & Depression