Bloom Counseling & Wellness Center

At Bloom Counseling and Wellness Center, our mission is to provide a holistic approach to mental health, healing, and wellness. We understand that each individual's journey is unique, and we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where our clients can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Our team of experienced therapists is dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome various challenges, including traumatic pasts, emotional intensity, and more.

Our Services

As a comprehensive mental health center, we offer a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of our clients. Our services include:

• Individual Therapy: Our licensed therapists work one-on-one with clients to address specific challenges, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or trauma.
• Couples Therapy: Our therapists provide a safe and supportive environment for couples to work through relationship issues, communication difficulties, and conflict resolution.
• Group Therapy: Our group therapy sessions bring together individuals with similar concerns or interests, providing a sense of community and support.
• Art Therapy: Our art therapist uses creative activities to help individuals express and process their emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
• Play Therapy: Our play therapist works with children to help them develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve emotional regulation, and build self-confidence.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy: Our licensed therapists use EMDR to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.
• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Therapy: Our therapists utilize DBT to teach individuals skills to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships.

Our Therapists

At Bloom Counseling and Wellness Center, we are proud to have a team of experienced and licensed therapists who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Our therapists are passionate about helping individuals and couples achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

• Lauren Dees-Pedroza, LCSW, CST: Lauren is a licensed clinical social worker and sex therapist with extensive experience in trauma-informed therapy. She specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy, and individual therapy for adults and couples.
• Melody Anderson, LCSW, RPT: Melody is a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist with a background in working with children, teens, adults, families, and groups. She specializes in LGBTQIA+ therapy, autism and ADHD therapy, and individual and group therapy.
• Carla Essay, LPC: Carla is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in substance abuse, childhood trauma, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. She offers individual therapy sessions and is trained in DBT and EMDR.
• Shannon Schmitz, AT-DBT: Shannon is an art and DBT therapist who specializes in working with individuals with borderline personality disorder and substance abuse. She offers individual therapy sessions.

Our Goal

At Bloom Counseling and Wellness Center, our ultimate goal is to empower individuals and couples to take control of their mental health and well-being. We strive to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through our comprehensive services, we aim to help individuals and couples overcome their challenges, build resilience, and achieve their goals.