Melissa Stricklin, MA, LPCC (any pronouns are fine) is a licensed therapist practicing in Minnesota. Melissa is NeuroDivergent (autistic + ADHD), Queer, and has lived experience with disability and chronic illness.

        Melissa is passionate about educating mental health professionals about anti-ableist practices. Melissa is the owner of a private practice counseling agency in Minnesota called New Canvas Mental Health. Melissa provides individual therapy to clients using a variety of techniques including EMDR, DBT, and Solutions-Focused techniques.