Melissa McCauley-Burow, LPC, LMHC

Melissa McCauley-Burow is a licensed therapist based in Missouri who brings 18 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals across the lifespan. She holds the LPC designation, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and the LMHC credential, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. In addition, she is board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, holds an International Reciprocal Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Missouri, and is recognized as a Missouri Certified Clinical Supervisor and a Certified Grief Educator.

Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also works with aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, mood disorders, and self-harm. Melissa meets people where they are and partners with them to build practical tools and compassionate strategies for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Clinically, she integrates mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help clients become more aware of thoughts and emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and strengthen emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Outside of her professional life she is a mother of three adult children, enjoys writing and traveling, and maintains a personal mindfulness practice. Melissa emphasizes a steady, supportive presence as clients work toward a more balanced and meaningful life.