Melissa McCauley-Burow, LPC, LMHC

Melissa McCauley-Burow is a licensed mental health professional who holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington. She is board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, a recognition that reflects national standards for counseling practice. In addition, she holds an international reciprocal certification to work with people affected by substance use in Missouri, is a Missouri Certified Clinical Supervisor, and is a Certified Grief Educator - credentials that support her work with clinicians in training and with people navigating loss.

With 18 years of active therapy practice and 21 years in the mental health field overall, Melissa brings sustained experience across the age spectrum and a wide range of concerns. Her work spans common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She aims to meet each person where they are and to accompany them toward improved wellbeing and a more satisfying life.

Her clinical style draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She teaches and models mindfulness practices to help people stay present and notice thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surroundings without judgment. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore how thoughts influence emotions and behavior and to build practical strategies for change, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to develop skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Melissa also integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to individual needs. Outside of her professional role, she is a parent of three adult children, enjoys writing and travel, and maintains a daily mindfulness practice. She looks forward to supporting people as they move toward the life they want to live.