Melissa Carpenter, LPC

Education

Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development — South Dakota State University, SD

Professional Interests

Melissa sees therapy as a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. Her approach is relaxed, collaborative, and centered on what clients need, not a rigid formula. She believes people already have strengths and insight within them, even when life feels overwhelming or things feel stuck. Serving clients ages 10 and older, Melissa helps clients better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, and develop more self-compassion along the way. She aims to meet clients where they’re at, move at a pace that feels comfortable, and create a space where they feel safe being honest, curious, and fully themselves.