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Licensed Psychologist in Eugene, OR
Melissa Todd, Ph. D, is a licensed psychologist in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in counseling for performance-intensive individuals and early adults navigating life transitions. With a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2006), she combines clinical expertise with research-driven methodologies. Her practice focuses on addressing anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and performance-related stress, particularly for athletes, students, and professionals. Dr. Todds approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans, leveraging her experience in university counseling centers and sport psychology to foster resilience and growth.She prioritizes transparency in care, guiding clients through treatment expectations, insurance navigation, and therapeutic processes. Her background includes teaching performance enhancement techniques and providing biofeedback training, alongside 25 years of competitive running experience, which informs her empathetic understanding of high-performance challenges.
Services
Counseling
Psychotherapy
Sport Psychology
Performance Enhancement
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Life Transitions Support
Relationship Counseling
Early Adult Adjustment
Retirement from Sport
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in performance-intensive mental health needs.
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual goals.
- Transparent communication about therapy processes and costs.
- Proven experience in university counseling and sport psychology.
- Integrates research-driven methods with compassionate care.
Services
Sport Psychology
Sport psychology addresses performance-related stress for athletes, students, and professionals. This service helps clients overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout while enhancing focus and resilience. Tailored strategies improve performance under pressure and balance high-demand roles with personal well-being.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized therapy for anxiety disorders, including social and performance anxiety. Evidence-based techniques help clients understand triggers, reduce avoidance behaviors, and develop coping mechanisms to regain control over daily functioning and relationships.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance for early adults navigating identity, career, and relationship changes. This service addresses existential concerns and stress from multiple life shifts, fostering adaptability and self-confidence during pivotal developmental stages.
Depression Management
Targeted interventions for depression, focusing on restoring motivation, self-esteem, and hope. Treatment plans address symptoms like numbness and guilt, integrating behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring to improve emotional well-being.
Relationship Counseling
Therapy for individuals struggling with unhealthy relationship patterns. Explores family dynamics and learned behaviors to build healthier interpersonal connections, emphasizing self-awareness and boundary-setting skills.
People
Melissa Todd
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Melissa Todd is a licensed psychologist in Oregon with expertise in sport psychology and early adult transitions. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology in 2006 and has worked in university counseling centers, specializing in performance-related mental health challenges.
Questions
What is sport psychology and who benefits from it?
Sport psychology supports performance-intensive individuals like athletes, students, and professionals. It addresses anxiety, focus, and stress management to enhance performance and personal growth.
How does therapy for life transitions help early adults?
Therapy provides tools to navigate identity, career, and relationship changes common in early adulthood, reducing stress and improving adaptability during pivotal life stages.
What insurance options are accepted?
Services are in-network with PacificSource, HMA, Bridgespan, Regence, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Out-of-network options include Moda/ODS and Aetna.
What happens during initial counseling sessions?
The first session includes a clinical assessment to understand your history and goals, followed by a personalized treatment plan developed collaboratively with you.
How is confidentiality maintained?
Therapy occurs in a secure office with private parking and discreet entry, ensuring client confidentiality and a safe environment for open discussion.
