Specialized Counseling Services for Therapists, Small Business Owners & Growth-Minded Individuals !

Melissa is only accepting clients who are seeking Extended Brainspotting Services or Individualized Brainspotting Intensive Services at this time.

Melissa is only accepting clients who are seeking Extended Brainspotting Services or Individualized Brainspotting Intensive Services at this time.

Melissa Wesner, LCPC, LCMHC

Owner & Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services Certified Brainspotter and Brainspotting Consultant

Specialized therapy services for motivated individuals who want to feel better and make progress fast!

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You are ready to feel better, and you’re not messing around! You know that time is a valuable resource which is why you’re looking for something that will help you feel better fast! The overwhelm and discomfort you’re in has been a strong motivating factor in seeking help! At this point, you know that you need (and crave) professional support, outside perspective, and something other than traditional talk therapy. Does this sound like you?

Hi, I’m Melissa Wesner, Founder & Owner of LifeSpring Counseling Services! With the use of Brainspotting and a solid working relationship, I help individuals find relief from difficult emotions and experiences. Sometimes this discomfort is the result of a tragic event from the past that has completely changed your life and how you feel about yourself, others, and the world around you. In other cases, the discomfort is the result of stressful and overwhelming life circumstances. Either way, the idea of feeling this way any longer is simply unacceptable.

I offer specialized services for individuals who want to feel better as quickly as possible, so they can get on with life. They may not be in a place where weekly therapy is of interest which is why they choose extended Brainspotting sessions (2 hours) or 1-3 Day-Long Brainspotting Intensives. For these individuals, the priority is making progress as quickly as possible.

As a therapist and small business owner myself, I help other mental health therapists and small business owners work through the mental and emotional blocks that can keep them stuck. Stress, burnout, overwhelm, and imposter syndrome like to poke their heads, and I’m happy to help you put them back in their place! I’ll be here to support you, provide outside feedback, and remind you of how amazingly capable (and worthy) you truly are!

If any of this sounds like you, reach out via email to schedule a consultation call. As the Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services, my therapy availability is limited, and it’s reserved for individuals looking to do more intensive work.

We might be a fit if you:

  • are eager to do therapeutic work (as eager as you can be, that is!)

  • are motivated to feel better

  • ready to make progress as quickly as possible

  • are interested in more intensive services

  • are interested in trying Brainspotting

  • want to work with an experienced & specialized therapist who will do more than smile and nod in your sessions. I’m an actively engaged provider who is committed to you and your goals!

Melissa’s Work

  • • Trauma
    • Depression
    • Anxiety & Stress
    • Sexual Health & Wellness
    • Issues Impacting Small Business Owners
    • Brainspotting
    • Brainspotting Intensives
    • Therapy for Therapists

  • Monday-Friday between 9 AM-4PM.
    Appointments scheduled after consultation with Melissa only.

  • Melissa is in network with CareFirst/BCBS, Optum, United, and Johns Hopkins EHP.

    Cash, HSA Cards, and major credit cards are all accepted forms of payment.

  • Intake (90791)
    $250

    Individual Session (53-60 minutes)
    $250

    Extended Brainspotting Session (120 minutes)
    $500

    Day-Long Brainspotting Intensive (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
    $2,000

    3 Day Brainspotting Intensive (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
    $6,000

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Get in Touch.

Schedule a consultation call with me, so we can determine if my services are a fit for your needs.

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Specialized Training

I am a Gottman Bringing Baby Home Program Educator and a Gottman 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader. I have received specialized training in EMDR and Brainspotting, and I am now a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and Brainspotting Consultant. I have also completed the level 1 trauma training through the Ferentz Institute, and I have completed the sex therapy track of the University of Michigan’s year-long Sexual Health Certificate Program. I also completed both the Emotional Skills and Competencies (ESAC) and Evaluating Truthfulness and Credibility (ETAC) tests through the Paul Ekman Group.

Educational Background

I have a Master of Science in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. I also have a Post-Master's Certification in Spiritual and Existential Counseling and Therapy. I am forever engaging in continued education that is related to my work as a therapist and my work as a small business owner.

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