Melrose (Rosie) Patton
LPC | Licensed Professional Counselor
Offering In-Person therapy in Society Hill & Fishtown locations, and telehealth.
I accept Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, United/Optum, Quest, & IBX insurances.
I recognize that coming to therapy can feel like a big decision. I understand that most of the time we come to therapy with a focus in mind, but can also allow that focus to grow and change. I value taking the time to build a strong relationship with my clients that supports them in feeling like they are a leader in their own treatment.
My therapeutic approach is to support my clients with the goals they want to set for themselves. I hold space for client led sessions, as well as serving as a guide to support you to achieving your goals. My goal is to create a space of safety to build a therapeutic relationship that allows for openness, understanding, trust and empathy, as the most effective clinical work happens when you feel safe.
My areas of interest include:
Anxiety: particularly around life transitions & social anxiety
Work/school Stress
Relational attachment anxiety
Generalized anxiety co-occurring with depression and PTSD
Anxiety surrounding body image and self-esteem
Health At Every Size (HAES) approach towards addressing body and self-esteem concerns.
Adoption work with clients who identify as adoptees
LGBTQIA
Grief informed treatment
Racial Trauma informed treatment
The theories I derive most often from in my work include:
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) examining thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) which incorporates mindfulness and communication based work; trauma informed work
ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) focusing on accepting and committing to healing; person-centered work
Non-violent communication work (NVC) which assists in improving communication, empathy, and assertiveness in relationships
Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help with goal accomplishment
I’ve completed trainings in areas including:
Body Compassion Workshop for Clinicians ACT, CBT, Somatic Interventions and More to Foster Positive Body Relationships in Clients Kanjana Hartshorne, LCSW, C-IAYT, CCFP, Reiki Master
The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox: Over 60 Interventions to Promote Healing & Hope Among Grieving Children, Adolescents & Adults
Racial and Generational Trauma Recovery Chinwé Williams, PhD. Currently
Advanced Racial Trauma Training which focuses on going beyond cultural competency with ACT, CBT and Polyvagal based- strategies.
About me: I grew up surrounded by ethnic, gender, and religious diversity. I come from a family with two mothers, and identify as an adoptee. I value working with folx of all backgrounds and look forward to supporting you in your therapy journey.
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