Melissa "Mel" Brestel
LICENSES
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LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
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LIMHP (Independent Mental Health Practitioner)
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MHP (Mental Health Practitioner)
EDUCATION
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University of Nebraska at Omaha
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE
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20 years in private practice
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
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Recovery is something everyone can achieve. Whether that's recovery from trauma, drugs, alcohol, or a bad relationship the world can look like a frightening place. I specialize in helping you find a way that works for you to address and move on from those worries that occupy your mind.
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Since obtaining my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2004, I have helped hundreds of people reclaim their happiness. I work extensively with trauma, and specialize in the interplay between trauma and substance abuse.
SPECIALTIES
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Complex Trauma
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Substance Use Disorders
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Gender Dysphoria
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Attachment
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Evaluations for Co-Occurring Evaluations, Chemical Dependency Evaluations & Mental Health Diagnostic Evaluations
CLIENTS
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Adolescents
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Adults
The best part of my job is assisting you in achieving your goals, and seeing the joy therapeutic change can bring.
I look forward to your recovery!