Melinda Wadsley, LMHC

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Mental Healthcare Provider

"I want to be your biggest cheerleader! "

Melinda is passionate about helping people live their best life!

Master of Science-Mental Health Counseling, 2014
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts-Vocal Performance, 2002
Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Bachelor of Science-Biochemistry, 2002
Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Melinda's Areas
of Expertise

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Co-Parenting, Depression, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, OCD, PTSD, Parenting, Postpartum and Perinatal Depression, Relationships, Schizoaffective Disorder, Self-Esteem, Stress, Substance Use Disorder, Suicidal Thoughts, Trauma

Offering Mental Health Therapy Services For

Adults & Couples

Treatment
Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Experiential Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy

Get to Know Melinda

Selecting a mental health provider is a very personal decision. Learn a bit more about Melinda and what to expect when you or a loved one receive care with us at Covenant Family Solutions. Our mission is to unleash your potential.

Compassionate and Challenging

Melinda has been in the mental field since 2009. Over time she has learned that people grow and progress the most when they are met with compassion and understanding. She believes that part of her job is also to challenge patients when she senses incongruence. Melinda’s ability to balance acceptance with a supporting nudge is what makes her an exceptional clinician.

Melinda considers herself a person centered and strength-based counselor. She is trained in a variety of modalities including DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and EMDR.

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Request an Appointment with Melinda

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Congratulations on taking this first step in achieving your goals. If you have never been seen by Melinda before, please complete the form below to schedule a time to set up your first appointment. If you are a current or past client, please send us a message or call 1-888-336-9661.

515-509-6551

CLINIC HOURS
Monday thru Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

AMES CLINIC
515 Grand Ave #101
Ames, IA 50010

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