Therapist in Orem, Utah
Melissa Chandler, CSW-I
Specialties:
- Religious Trauma
- Faith Transitions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Dynamics
- LGBTQ+ Affirming
Modalities:
CBT, Narrative Therapy, FST, Liberation Health
Melissa provides therapy to adolescents, Teens, and adults in Orem, Utah who…
- For those seeking healing, insight, and growth while navigating the impact of trauma or religious trauma.
- Looking to explore faith transitions, spiritual questions, or shifts in belief with compassion, curiosity, and support.
- Hoping to better understand family dynamics, improve communication, and build healthier, more connected relationships.
- Navigating life transitions or emotional challenges and seeking a space to process experiences safely and authentically.
- Searching for hope and motivation while facing the weight of depression or feeling disconnected from yourself or others.
- Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and ready to learn practical, effective tools to regain a sense of calm, confidence, and control.
- Committed to providing ethical, inclusive, and affirming care — LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming of all identities and lived experiences.
No one deserves to live buried under anxiety, depression, trauma, or shame. My goal is to empower you to move beyond what’s holding you back so you can create a life that feels meaningful, connected, and worth living.
If you’re struggling with your faith, your sense of self, where you fit in the world, or feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you’re carrying.
I’m passionate about providing ethical, compassionate care using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, liberation health, and narrative therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to honor their lived experiences and values while helping them build skills, insight, and resilience. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to creating an inclusive, supportive space for all.
“The only way out is through…”
-Robert Frost