Welcome to Vineyard Counseling!

Are you looking for a solution-focused Counselor who can help you build upon your strengths and overcome areas of weakness?

Melissa Mitchell-Blitch is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor.

Her approach to counseling focuses on creating health - - of mind, body, spirit and relationships -- and on living an authentic life.

Melissa counsels individuals and couples and specializes in the treatment of a variety of issues, including financial distress, boundaries (co-dependency), substance use issues, stress management, relationship issues, personal growth, depression, anxiety, and spirituality.

Contact Melissa for a free phone consultation.

 
 
 

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Worn out by anxiety or fear?

Have difficulty saying "No"?

Concerned about escalating drinking or spending?

Tired of feeling sad all the time?

Want more joy in your life?

There is hope!

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Feel paralyzed by economic uncertainty?

Tired of stressing over money?

Sick of arguing about bills?

Shopping out of control?

Burned out on Retail Therapy?

Financial Therapy

Tired of defining yourself by what you do or do not have?

Wonder if “more” may not be the solution?

Ready for financial peace?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone.

According to a 2008 survey by the American Psychological Association, 81% of people say that money is their #1 stressor. Financial stress can lead to depression, anxiety, health issues, decreased functioning, and poor sense of self-worth. It is also one of the leading causes of marital conflict.

Financial health goes beyond one’s knowledge and planning for current and future needs. Financial health measured by an ability to make financial choices that are consistent with one’s values and by the ability to use money as a tool to help fulfill one’s life purposes – not as an end in itself. In other words, it is determined by one’s relationship with money.

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