
Melanie Sivley
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Helping college students navigate life’s challenges with compassionate, trauma-informed therapy. Specializing in EMDR, I support students in healing from
Navigating college life can be overwhelming, especially when juggling academic pressures, personal relationships, and life transitions—all while processing past experiences that may still impact your present. As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in working with college students who are facing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and the effects of past trauma. I take a compassionate, client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. My practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strengths-based techniques, with a strong emphasis on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help process unresolved trauma and foster deep healing. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, where you set the pace and I provide the tools and support to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve been on this journey before, I’m here to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful growth. You deserve to fe
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Adoption
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Body Image
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Location
100 Trade Center DriveChampaign, IL 61820
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Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Health Alliance – Illinois
- Medicare – Illinois
- United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
149.015163, Illinois