I’m Dr. Melissa Tiessen, a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience—and more importantly, a human who has had my own wild ride with neuroplastic pain.  I’ve worked with a wide range of clients and symptom presentations, and I’ve also personally lived through symptoms like lower back pain, neck/shoulder pain, tailbone pain, tingling in my hands, and “lightning bolts” in my eye (yes, that was as fun as it sounds). I know how frustrating and defeating this can feel. I also know how liberating it is to understand these symptoms for what they really are—and how to stop fearing them. My treatment approach includes a mix of PRT, EAET, and IFS and always starts with collaboration around understanding your own unique history and symptoms.

Symptoms I commonly help with include the whole range of neuroplastic issues, as well as typical mental health concerns:

• Musculoskeletal pain (back, neck, shoulder, arm, hip, leg, etc)
• Headaches/migraines
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Pelvic pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Long Covid
• Anxiety
• Depression and trauma

I am especially interested in supporting other health professionals who are struggling with their own symptoms.