You're worthy of good care.

If you suffer or struggle, I'm here to tell you that doesn't make you a weirdo, it makes you one of us, a normal human person. My mission is to help you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We'll work together to deal with your difficult thoughts and feelings, and line up what you do with what matters most to you.
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I can help.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with patterns that don’t seem to change, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy tired of spinning their wheels—thinking a lot about their problems but not seeing real progress. These things show up as depression or anxiety or worse, or sometimes just as "I'm not okay." I provide practical, focused therapy for people who want things to improve. Our work will be collaborative and grounded in approaches that help you understand what’s going on, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and build skills you can use in real life. Sessions are structured enough to create direction, but flexible enough to meet you where you are. I tend to work best with people who are ready to engage honestly, take ownership of their growth, and try new ways of responding to their lives. If that sounds like you, we may be a good fit.
Alan Melot
Licensed Professional Counselor

Services

  • Trauma
  • Existential Crisis
  • Anger Management
  • Self-Harming
  • College Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Abuse Survivors
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Anxiety
  • Dissociation
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • PTSD
  • Spirituality and Religion
  • Suicidal Ideation

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Cigna
  • Cenpatico
  • Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • UHC
  • Optum
  • UMR

Fees

  • Standard Session Fee: $200
  • Hardship or student discounts available: $5 - $200

Testimonials

“Thank you for lending me your faith. I've been ready to give up on more than one occasion, but you have enabled me to see and behave differently. Thank you for being a great therapist.”

R. -Existing Client

“You helped me when I was in trouble and I'm better today. Apparently God saw fit that you get me through the "crisis" and I'm forever grateful. Onward! Life is good. God is good.”

B. -Previous Client

“When no one else cared, you did. Thank you for everything.”

J. -Previous Client

Location

Joplin Therapy

402 S Main Suite 406
Joplin, MO 64801-2349

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