Melissa Sanchez, LPC, BC-DMT – Metta Counseling

Specialties

Melissa Sanchez, LPC, BC-​DMT specializes in providing support and guidance related to Depression, Anxiety, Addictive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders, Post-​Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and struggles adjusting to major life changes.

Melissa employs not only client-​centered and compassionate talk therapy but also incorporates body-​based interventions, movement and meditative practices into her work with clients, providing a holistic approach to developing psychological well-​being.

History

Established in 2015.

After providing counseling, guidance and support in mental health centers throughout Chicago, Melissa Sanchez, LPC, BC-​DMT decided to form a mental health counseling practice to provide affordable, compassionate and accessible therapy to those searching for help with life’s struggles.

Meet the Business Owner

Melissa S.

Business Owner

Melissa Sanchez, LPC, BC-​DMT, GL-​CMA is a dance/​movement therapist, meditation teacher and life-​long dance artist. Since graduating from Columbia College Chicago, she has worked in community mental health centers throughout the city providing counsel, education in mindfulness meditation, body/​mind connective therapy and support in recovery from substance dependence and the effects of chronic and/​or severe mental illness. In addition to her education in dance/​movement therapy and counseling, Melissa is the grateful recipient of training in the applications of meditation and mindfulness practices in psychotherapy from the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Massachusetts. Her practice is stemmed in trauma-​focused healing as well as providing holistic therapy alongside «diagnosis» related treatment. Melissa is a strong proponent of providing access to quality healthcare and healing services to all people regardless of income or socioeconomic background.