Mortenson Counseling

Melody Mortenson is a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field. She has a passion for helping others and has spent her career serving and successfully treating a wide variety of clients and diagnoses. With a master's degree in social work from the University of Arkansas, Melody brings a unique blend of knowledge, experience, and compassion to her work.

Holistic Approach to Counseling

Melody's client-centered approach is holistic, friendly, non-judgmental, and draws upon knowledge of various theories and therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Perspective, Positive Psychology, EMDR, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and alternative therapies like Color Therapy, Aroma Therapy, and Smile Therapy. Melody has found that the best way for her to help others help themselves is through acceptance, enhanced by knowledge and experience.

Services Provided

Mortenson Counseling offers a range of services to support individuals in overcoming various challenges. These services include:

Therapy/Counseling for Individual Adults: Melody provides individual counseling sessions for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and more.

Mental Health Evaluation and Diagnosis: Melody conducts comprehensive mental health evaluations and diagnoses to help individuals better understand their mental health and develop personalized treatment plans.

Insurance and Payment Options: Mortenson Counseling is in-network with several major insurance providers, including BCBS, UHC, Cigna, Aetna, UMR, Optum EAP, Mutual of Omaha EAP, and Ambetter. Reasonable sliding scale options are also available for those without insurance.

Office Location

Mortenson Counseling is conveniently located at 4241 Gabel Drive, Suite 2B, Fayetteville, AR 72702, near the Northwest Arkansas Mall.

Getting Started

Seeking help takes courage, and we commend you for taking the first step. Melody would be delighted to hear your story and accompany you as you take the next step towards feeling better. Please don't hesitate to contact Melody with any inquiries or to schedule an appointment.

Resources

For additional support and information, please visit the following resources:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - www.nami.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-888-274-7472
• Arkansas Adult Protective Services - 1-800-482-8049
• Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-482-5964