MELISSA HEUSTESS DECKER

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

I graduated in May 1997 with BAs in Sociology and Social Work from ECSU and an

MSW from ECU School of Human Ecology in 2000.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and LMSW in South Carolina.

Much of my counseling has been with adults with chronic health conditions.  I have experience helping others cope with a variety of mental and emotional issues, including: life changes, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, and chronic health conditions. 

My integrative approach aims to understand (& innerstand) our underlying belief systems. These belief systems create patterns of thinking which are sometimes to our detriment, yet I'm here to help individuals realize that beliefs are thoughts and thoughts can be changed. 

Many of my modalities are somatic in nature and focus on the relationship between bioenergy, consciousness, thought, intention, and spiritual growth.

Somatic Psychotherapy is my passion!

Somatic Psychotherapy is giving new life to an engaging therapeutic experience.

On a more traditional note, I offer CBT, Grief Counseling, EMDR and talk therapy,

all of which are typically covered by insurance carriers.

As a Certified Energy Psychology Practitioner, I also facilitate techniques such as Psychological-Kinesiology (PSYCH-K), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA), which may include kinesiology, tapping (acupressure), body postures, and/or visualization.

Depending on your preference, sound therapy may be integrated into sessions as well.

Clients have the option to pay privately for modalities not covered by their insurance policies.

Just as Dr. Bruce Lipton asserts, “…belief carries more power than reality. This is leading-edge science, which includes mental and spiritual aspects.”