Hi! My name is Melissa Lowry. I am so honored and humbled that you have chosen to work with me. You have taken the first step and you are amazing! But, first, know that confidentiality, collaboration, and safety are essential for working with my clients. You are a priority, not a number. When we are in session, we work together; you are in charge of your care and treatment. Counseling is about you; healing is about you; I am here to help you with the tools on that journey.
About me
I work with clients where they are in the moment. There is no specific timeframe for healing in therapy, and no two people are the same; mindfulness, understanding, and encouragement are the fundamental ways I meet with you. In counseling through trauma and life circumstances, I was able to see that hope, not giving up, and working with a professional can make a difference in how I approach significant issues and even the little things in life. Creating change is not easy; one step at a time, we can work together on your healing journey. Through the healing sessions of counseling, I hope to work with you on your journey in eclectic mixed theories such as person-centered, cognitive-behavioral therapy (C.B.T.), dialectical-behavioral therapy (D.B.T.), trauma-focused C.B.T., A.C.T., and mindfulness, to name a few.
Professional experience
I love and grew up in the Northwest; I have worked for more than 27 years in the healthcare industry in both paid and volunteer positions within my community. I have an A.A. degree from Skagit Valley College, a B.S. in Human Service with a Concentration in Gerontology, and an M.S. in Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. My counseling experience is with individuals, couples, and groups. I love working with people; over the years, I have worked with individuals and various charities to accomplish compassionate, caring change within our community for mind, body, and soul. I have been an A.C.A. member since 07/22/2019, with 34 hours of training certifications. Additionally, I have 290 hours of certifications and training on the state Relias platform. I will continue to gain knowledge in this life, and may we all encourage and work together.