Mission: Designed to advance innovative interdisciplinary work, Flourish Studios ® Therapist-In-Residence program offers insight and continued learning opportunities within different human service fields, and is meant to also foster creative and collaborative ways of helping our clients handle life’s ongoing challenges. The Therapists-In-Residence program is to support therapists’ physical and mental well-being via networking, on-going learning, promotions, and collaborations.
Current Therapist-In-Residence:
Melissa Blount, PhD
Melissa Blount, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who believes the most courageous and compassionate act one can perform is the request for help. People often believe if they pay attention to a problem that they will make it worse or that the pain associated with the problem will overwhelm them. Yet in my clinical experience and in my own life, the opposite is in fact true. The longer we ignore pain or a problem, the worse it gets.
I believe it is in the confronting of our problems that we begin to heal and discover that we are much stronger than we thought. Imagined suffering is often much worse than the suffering that occurs in the work of healing and creating a more fulfilled life.
Dr. Blount frequently works with individuals struggling with issues of anxiety and depressive disorders, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Yet she has a particular focus on women’s issues, in particular mothers suffering from postpartum depression. Having been a stay at home mom for several years she has a unique perspective on the struggles of being a mother and the challenges of juggling roles while maintaining a sense of self. She understands the moments of isolation and disconnect that may occur. This experience has shaped the way she approaches therapy at the individual level as well as the community level.
Melissa believes that her practice, through therapeutic interventions and community outreach, can make a true difference in building communities that are engaged and connected-one person at a time. She earned her doctorate from Western Michigan University and has more than 15 years experience lecturing, giving workshops and individual therapy in order to help people better their lives and the world.
Website: www.blountpsychology.com
Phone: 773-633-0116
Email: melissa@blountpsychology.com
Erika Fay, MA, LMFT
Erika is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses a creative, results oriented and client strength based approach to resolving problems. She is passionate about helping people create satisfaction in life and relationships. Erika is an endurance athlete and competes in marathons and triathlons throughout the year. Her love of living an active and healthy lifestyle contributes to her high energy and holistic clinical approach with emphasis on overall physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.
Erika graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN with a major in Psychology. Her work as a counselor in a residential treatment center for teens inspired her to pursue a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She graduated from St Mary’s University in San Antonio Texas with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of couples, individuals, families and children in a variety of clinical environments to include hospital, schools, residential treatment, foster care, community mental health and corporate settings. For more information about Erika and her services please visit www.erikafaythrive.com, call 773.425.6652 or email faysolutions@gmail.com.
Christy Lindquist, LCPC
Christy is a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals.
Treatment specialization includes:
- Depression and Anxiety
- Panic Attacks and Phobias
- Trauma and PTSD
- Adjusting to Divorce
- Recovering from Abuse
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Sexual and Relationship Problems
- Grief and Loss
Website: www.getbacktobeingyou.com
Contact Information: 773-386-4414 or info@getbacktobeingyou.com
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Current Therapists-In-Residence:
Melissa Blount, PhD
Erika Fay, MA, LMFT
Christy Lindquist, LCPC
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