Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Melbourne, FL
Melbourne Integrative Psychology has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services since 2016. Our practice combines traditional psychological methods with innovative approaches in neuroscience, energy psychology, and mindfulness to address diverse mental health needs across the lifespan. With over 20 years of clinical experience, we specialize in individual and family therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples, utilizing evidence-based techniques like EMDR and Gottman-based couples counseling.Our services include pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric and spinal cord stimulator procedures, tailored to meet each client's unique requirements. We maintain a collaborative therapeutic environment that emphasizes rapid, lasting change while accepting Medicare and offering flexible payment options. Our founder, Dr. Laurie Donaldson, holds a doctorate from Duquesne University and has extensive experience managing mental health programs in hospitals and university settings.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Pre-Surgical Evaluations
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Mindfulness Integration
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in mental health treatment
- Our integrative approach combines traditional and innovative therapeutic methods
- We provide specialized services for adolescents, adults, and couples
- We utilize evidence-based techniques like EMDR and Gottman-based couples therapy
- We accept Medicare and offer flexible payment options
Services
Individual Counseling
Confidential counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our integrative approach combines traditional psychological theories with energy psychology and mindfulness techniques to address long-standing behavior patterns. Sessions focus on creating personalized treatment plans for clients seeking improved mental health and wellness through evidence-based practices.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship issues using Gottman-based methods and trauma-informed approaches. We help couples recover from infidelity, communication breakdowns, and parenting conflicts through structured sessions that build emotional connection and conflict resolution skills. Our practice addresses both immediate relationship crises and long-term pattern changes.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD using bilateral stimulation techniques. This approach activates the brain's natural healing processes through eye movements, sound, or touch to reprocess distressing memories. Sessions focus on transforming negative beliefs associated with traumatic events into healthier perspectives while incorporating mindfulness techniques for emotional regulation.
Pre-Surgical Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological assessments for bariatric surgery and spinal cord stimulator candidates. The evaluation process includes clinical interviews, standardized testing, and follow-up sessions to ensure surgical readiness. Our assessments meet medical requirements while providing personalized recommendations to optimize patients' psychological preparedness for these life-changing procedures.
People
Laurie M. Donaldson
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Donaldson has over 20 years of clinical experience treating mental health issues across the lifespan. She specializes in integrative approaches combining traditional psychology with neuroscience and mindfulness techniques. A Duquesne University graduate, she has managed hospital mental health programs and maintains private practice since 2007.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, couples therapy, EMDR, pre-surgical psychological evaluations, and trauma treatment using integrative approaches combining traditional methods with neuroscience and mindfulness.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicare for most services but do not participate with other insurance plans. Payment options include cash, credit/debit cards, and HCS accounts.
What makes your practice unique?
Our integrative approach combines traditional psychological methods with energy psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness techniques to create personalized treatment plans for lasting change.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Our standard office hours follow typical business schedules, but we recommend contacting us directly to discuss specific availability needs as exceptions may be possible.
