Melissa Nelson

Primary Specialties

• Veterans
• Grief/Loss
• First Responders
• PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)

Also Experienced With

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mindfulness
• Solution Focused
• Stress
• Trauma-Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Overview

Melissa Nelson, a combat veteran from Portland, served in the US Air Force from 1989 until 2021, rising from a Dental Assistant to the Civil Engineer Squadron's Prime Base Expeditionary Emergency Forces Manager. Her roles involved collaboration with key military personnel and a deployment to Afghanistan, showcasing her leadership and dedication to safety. Post-retirement, Melissa focuses on supporting veterans and first responders, drawing on her deep military insights and empathy to build trust with clients.

Her personal life reflects a commitment to service, with her daughter serving as an Oregon Air National Guard Firefighter and her son, a former Air Force EOD specialist. Melissa's counseling approach is shaped by her vast experience and compassionate understanding of military and service-related challenges, offering clients a nurturing space for growth and healing.

I am a master's-level candidate holding a certificate to practice in Oregon as a social work associate. I practice under a board-approved clinical supervisor, pursuant to OAR 877-020-0012, at Mindful Therapy Group, P.C.

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• CareOregon
• Cigna
• Cigna EAP
• Kaiser Permanente Northwest
• Moda Health Plan
• PacificSource
• Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• Trillium Community Health Plan
• United Healthcare
• United Healthcare EAP