Hi, I’m Melissa Wohlers, LCSW.

(she/her/hers)

Melissa is a therapist who is deeply committed to helping individuals and couples better understand themselves and their relationships. Her work focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can slow down, explore their emotional experiences, and build more secure and meaningful connections. She is especially passionate about helping people navigate patterns in relationships, regulate intense emotions, and feel more grounded and confident in who they are.

What made you decide to go into this specialty?

I was drawn to this work because of a deep interest in understanding people at a meaningful level, especially within the context of their relationships. Over time, I noticed how often people feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, particularly in close relationships, and how much pain and disconnection that can create. I wanted to help people slow down and make sense of those patterns in a way that feels compassionate and empowering.

I also value helping clients move beyond just talking about problems and instead experience real emotional shifts in session. Seeing clients gain clarity, feel more secure, and relate to themselves and others differently is what continues to motivate and inspire my work.

Education & Trainings:

  • Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University, 1997

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work from Augsburg University, Twin Cities 2009

  • Ongoing training and focus in:

    • EMDR 

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 trained

    • Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for OCD 

    • Trauma-informed care

    • Attachment-based approaches

    • Experiential and process-oriented therapy

Specialties:

  • Relationship Issues and Couples Work

  • Attachment and Emotional Regulation

  • Anxiety Disorders/OCD

  • Depressive Disorders

  • Trauma and Relational Trauma

  • Family Systems

  • Boundary Setting and Interpersonal Dynamics

  • Life Transitions and Stress

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