Melissa Dickinson, LPC

Melissa Dickinson, LPC Professional Counseling, Coaching & Psychotherapy Practice I offer individual, relationship and family counseling services for adolescents and adults.

I view therapy as an opportunity to develop healthy relationships where you can grow and explore new opportunities without judgement. My preference is to keep therapy focused on your needs and growth, so that we can collaborate on making real progress on the issues standing between you and the life you desire. My goal is to expand the possibilities for each person, relationship, and family that de

sires healthier ways of being. When we meet, I will take the time to get to know what makes you and your situation unique and together we'll decide what direction therapy will take. My space is informal and friendly (I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of therapist), with the occasional four-legged friend to greet you (learn about Ollie on my website). It is my honor to work with a diverse clientele (i.e. ethnicity, gender, sexuality, spirituality, LGBTIQ, etc). I have specialized training in gender and sexuality issues via AASECT and am kink-aware/friendly.

06/03/2026

Sometimes healing isn’t about becoming someone new.

Sometimes it’s about finding enough safety and support to become more fully yourself.

05/26/2026
A fresh take on relationship dynamics you may not know about.
05/19/2026

A fresh take on relationship dynamics you may not know about.

How coercive control gradually narrows autonomy, identity, and connection over time

One of the things I think is still deeply misunderstood is how profoundly human beings rely on internal orientation.Not ...
05/16/2026

One of the things I think is still deeply misunderstood is how profoundly human beings rely on internal orientation.

Not just physically,
but emotionally and relationally too.

When someone is navigating chronic illness, nervous system strain, or chronically inconsistent relational environments, they may gradually lose confidence in their ability to interpret what they are sensing internally.

That loss of orientation can become exhausting in ways that are difficult to explain.

I wrote about this intersection more deeply in yesterday's Substack piece.

Link in graphic below:

Chronic illness, relational stress, and the gradual loss of orientation

05/15/2026

One of the things I think is still deeply misunderstood is how profoundly human beings rely on internal orientation.

Not just physically,
but emotionally and relationally too.

When someone is navigating chronic illness, nervous system strain, or chronically inconsistent relational environments, they may gradually lose confidence in their ability to interpret what they are sensing internally.

That loss of orientation can become exhausting in ways that are difficult to explain.

I wrote about this intersection more deeply in today’s Substack piece.

This is a quick peek at the article I have coming out tomorrow morning on Substack.
05/14/2026

This is a quick peek at the article I have coming out tomorrow morning on Substack.

Chronic illness, relational stress, and the gradual loss of orientation

05/11/2026

One of the things I think is still deeply misunderstood is how much human beings rely on internal orientation.

Not just physically, but emotionally and relationally.

When someone is living with chronic illness, complex stress, or prolonged relational confusion, their ability to trust internal signals can gradually become disrupted.

Clinically, this often shows up as increased uncertainty, self-doubt, nervous system strain, and difficulty interpreting what the body is communicating.

Part of healing is not just symptom reduction.

It’s rebuilding the ability to orient clearly to yourself again.

A free article just in time for the weekend. I'd love to hear from you.
05/09/2026

A free article just in time for the weekend. I'd love to hear from you.

Why neurodivergent and neurotypical people may misunderstand each other — especially under chronic illness, body load, and nervous system stress

05/07/2026

Love getting to meet up with some amazing local providers that truly care about the EDS community.

05/07/2026

I have a month of free paid subscriptions to give away to my substack. I have 5 to give away that make it free for a month so you can decide how you want to follow.

Message me if you are interested in a free month paid subscription with your email.

Have a great day!

Address

2972 Memorial Drive SE
Atlanta, GA
30317

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+14049695139

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