Melissa Petesch
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Work (LSCSW)
I welcome clients who are struggling to reach out to see if I might be a good fit to help you find the progress and healing you've been seeking.
Melissa Petesch, a Clinical Social Worker, boasts over 12 years of experience across diverse environments, encompassing individual therapy in outpatient settings and behavior consultations in educational institutions. A native of Kansas, Melissa possesses a profound understanding of both the advantages and challenges associated with rural living. In 2024, she established Rosewood Therapeutic Services with a vision of fostering tranquility and happiness in individuals' daily lives. Known for her approachable demeanor, Melissa customizes therapy sessions to suit each client's unique requirements, offering a range of therapeutic modalities such as Accelerated Resolutions Therapy®, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Location
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- KanCare – Kansas
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Credentials
Licenses
LSCSW
KSBSRB
06172, Kansas
Education
Washburn University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2012