Melinda Boonstra, LICSW

Hello! My name is Melinda. I help people who feel stuck in the constant cycle of anxiety find more peace and enjoyment in life. I provide mental health therapy in Skagit County, both in person and virtually. Many of my clients have met goals like reducing panic attacks and ruminating, as well as improving relationships, sleep, and acceptance. I look forward to hearing your story, struggles, and helping you meet your goals. FEES I accept insurance, see below for more details. I am also an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills. THERE IS HOPE TO REDUCE ANXIETY I consider how all parts of your life: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual, affect your mental health (whole person perspective). We will review your symptoms and stresses, as well as your habits in an effort to see where you would like to direct your goals. Along with hearing your struggles, I will offer evidence based tools. I often incorporate mindfulness practices, exposure response treatment, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you get closer to where you would like to be. I am a supportive and practical therapist who strives to help you in an effective way so that you don't have to be in therapy forever. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT Pregnancy, childbirth, and having a new baby are complex experiences. Every woman experiences a wide variety of emotions during these huge transitions. Hormones are adjusting, the family is changing, bodies are changing, and simple things like brushing your teeth can seem impossible. If you are looking for help with Prenatal or Postpartum mood disorders like anxiety, depression, or OCD, I can help. FAITH BASED I am happy to work with clients that are interested in incorporating their faith into therapy, as spirituality is a core part of who we are as people. I can provide counseling through a Christian lens, if this is what you are looking for. I do not, however, force my faith on anyone and also see people who are not Christians. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU If you are ready to take the next step and break free from anxiety, contact me for a FREE 15 minute consultation to chat about what therapy looks like with me. Trying to find a therapist can be overwhelming and scary, but I am down to earth and easy to talk with. Please email me to schedule a phone call consultation. LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, WA) PMH-C (Postpartum Mental Health Certificate) NOW IS THE TIME TO REACH OUT Email me to schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation. I will email you back with information about my current openings and times that will work to schedule a consultation call. I look forward to talking with you.