Melissa Stacko, MSW, LSW

Therapist
Brief info

Melissa Stacko is a licensed counselor focusing on work with pre-teens, adolescents, adults, couples, and families at Your Story Counseling.

As the expert of your own experience, you are at the center of our work together. I meet you with curiosity and empathy and create a space that is safe and nonjudgmental. Within a therapeutic relationship, you can begin to feel more empowered, reconnecting with your strength and reclaiming your story as your own. I work with pre-teens (ages 9-12), adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a range of struggles. I can uniquely support older adults and their families facing chronic illness, dealing with a new diagnosis, grief, caregiver burnout, and major life transitions. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive care.

As the expert of your own experience, you are at the center of our work together. I meet you with curiosity and empathy and create a space that is safe and nonjudgmental. Within a therapeutic relationship, you can begin to feel more empowered, reconnecting with your strength and reclaiming your story as your own. I work with pre-teens (ages 9-12), adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a range of struggles. I can uniquely support older adults and their families facing chronic illness, dealing with a new diagnosis, grief, caregiver burnout, and major life transitions. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive care.

My style is direct yet compassionate, and my approach is trauma-informed and holistic. I honor the mind-body connection, including nature-based therapy and walk-and-talk sessions. I draw from CBT, DBT, family systems, and humanistic therapies, while tailoring our work to meet your needs.

I excel at working with individuals who are curious about how their past experiences shape their current patterns and who are open to creating change that feels aligned with who they are today. The work can be difficult, exciting, and insightful, and I’m available to explore and discover the parts of your story that bring light into your struggle.