Melissa Londry is a licensed professional counselor with advanced certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Additionally, Melissa is a trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and has a partnership with Journey Clinical and their medical team
to offer cutting-edge therapeutic options. Licensed by Virginia's Board of Counseling since 2015, Melissa earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Radford University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Saginaw Valley State University.
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Melissa’s passion for helping trauma survivors and creating safer, abuse-free communities began during her internship at the Women’s Resource Center in Radford from 2007 to 2008. Afterward, she joined Mount Rogers Community Services, where she held a variety of roles from 2008 to 2021, including crisis counselor, outpatient counselor, therapeutic day treatment counselor, intensive in-home counselor, Rapid Access intake counselor, Counseling Program Manager, and Comprehensive Family Programs Director.
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In 2021, Melissa established her private practice as a solo provider, driven by a vision to deliver personalized and effective mental health services. Her practice has since grown into a thriving group practice, where she leads a team of skilled therapists and staff. An approved supervisor by the Virginia Board of Counseling, Melissa provides clinical supervision to Residents in Counseling, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, and Peer Recovery Specialists. She has also supervised numerous internships for bachelor’s and master’s degree students, supporting the next generation of mental health professionals.
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Throughout her career, Melissa has worked with a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, and adults, addressing issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction. Her person-centered approach empowers clients to take charge of their recovery through tailored, evidence-based treatment options. She remains deeply committed to enhancing mental health services in Southwest Virginia by fostering a team of empathetic and skilled professionals who positively impact their communities.
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Outside of her professional endeavors, Melissa is an avid runner and a certified Lydiard Level II Running Coach. She has completed races ranging from 5Ks to 240-mile ultramarathons, as well as 200-mile relays. The endurance and resilience she has cultivated through running inspire her work with clients and reinforce her dedication to health and well-being.
In-Network Provider for:
Aetna
Aetna Betterhealth
Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Evernorth
Magellan
MedCost
Molina Complete Care
Multiplan
Optima
Optum
Sentara Health Plans
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare
Virginia Premier
VA Community Care Provider
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Continuing Education:
December 2024: Ethical & Legal Issues: Updates on Virginia Laws & Regulations - 1 hour
November 2024: EMDR Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder - 12 hours - EMDRIA Approved
November 2024: Understanding and Treating Narcissism with EMDR - 6 hours - EMDRIA Approved
October 2024: Psychedelic Integration Therapy and EMDR - 4 hours - EMDRIA Approved
October 2024: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy - 5 hours
June 2024: Eye on Ethics: General Ethical Guidelines for Excellent Practice - 3 hours
June 2024: Emotional Abusive Behaviors and A Closer Look at Gaslighting: Clinical Tools to Break the Cycle of Manipulation and Regain Personal Power - 2.75 hours
June 2024: Narcissistic and Psychopathic Abuse: The Clinician's Guide to the New Field of Traumatic Pathological Love Relationships - 6.25 hours
December 2023: Treating Adult Clients of Emotionally Immature Parents: How Your Clients Can Reclaim their Lives from the Toxic Legacy of Controlling, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents - 6.25 hours
August 2023: Help, Hope, Healing 2023 Conference - 5 hours
June 2023: Ethics and Boundary Issues - 5 hours
June 2023: Confidentiality: The HIPAA Privacy Rule and 42 CFR Part 2 - 3 hours
June 2023: Burnout and Wellness in Social Workers, Psychologists, and Counselors - 4 hours
December 2022: Time to Freshen Up: A Review of the EMDR Standard Protocol - 4.5 hours - EMDRIA Approved
December 2022: Nuts & Bolts of Organizing and Sustaining a Disaster Response Team - 3 hours - EMDRIA Approved
December 2022: EMDR Early Interventions Panel - 1.5 hours - EMDRIA Approved
December 2022: We Are Interconnected: Living into the Wholeness of Life - 1.5 hours - EMDRIA Approved
June 2021: Integrated Treatment of Chronic Pain and Chronic Health Conditions - 3 hours - EMDRIA Approved
May 2021: The Tao of Direction - 1 hour
March 2021: How Trauma Impacts an Employee's Ability to Return to Work - 1 hour
November 2020: Making the Case: Framing for Tobacco-Free Behavioral Health Settings - 1 hour
October 2020: Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative 4th Annual Conference - 3 hours
August 2020: Creating and Enhancing Tobacco-Free Facilities and Treatment Services - 4.75 hours
August 2020: Navigating the Ethics of Dual Relationships for Clinicians - 2 hours
August 2020: Legal and Ethical Standards of Care in Behavioral Health - 2 hours
August 2020: Ethical and Legal Guidelines for Telehealth - 1 hour
July 2020: EMDR and Addiction: Essentials Skills Beyond Basic Training - 6 hours
May 2020: Utilization of EMDR with Police and First Responders - 6 hours
October 2019: Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative 3rd Annual Conference - 4.25 hours
October 2019: VCU Project ECHO - Opioid Treatment - Live Attendance - 2 hours
July 2019: SBIRT for Pregnant and Parenting Women - Train the Trainers - 6 hours
June 2019: Nurturing Parenting Programs Foundational Training - 19 hours
June 2019: Ethics and Culture in Mental Health Care - 1.5 hour
May 2019: VCU Project ECHO - Opioid Treatment - Live Attendance - 2 hours
February 2019: VCU Project ECHO - Opioid Treatment - Live Attendance - 2 hours
March 2019: Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor Training - 7.5 hours
January 2019: Ethics in Addictions Services - 1.5 hours
December 2018: Motivational Interviewing - 7 hours
October 2018: Ethics in the CSB - 1.5 hours
September 2018: DLA-20 Training - 7 hours
September 2018: Emotion Focused Family Therapy - 3 hours
September 2018: Clinical Supervision Summit Training - 2 hours
June 2018: EMDR Therapy with Complex Trauma and Dissociative Personality Structure - 12 hours - EMDRIA Approved​
May 2018: Ethics and Boundaries 2018 - 3 hours
November 2017: Opioid Addiction: Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare for Young Adults - 6 hours
May 2017: Ethics and Social Networking and Ethical Action - 5 hours
January 2017: Clinical Supervision: Models, Role, Legal, & Ethical, Cultural Competency & Transference - 20 hours
December 2016: Master Clinician Series: The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study - 1 hour
December 2016: Building Trust, Love, and Loyalty in Relationships - 1.75 hours
December 2016: The Body Keeps the Score - 1 hour
November 2016: Mindfulness: Creating the Culture of Belonging Training - 7.5 hours
August 2016: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Part 2 - 20 hours
July 2016: Trauma Informed Care Train the Trainer
May 2016: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Part 1 - 20 hours