Empowering Individuals to Live A Life Worth Living.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
My name is Merlyndia Bellevue and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in South Florida serving individuals who speak English, French and Creole.
I attended Florida Atlantic University where I received my bachelor’s degree in both psychology and sociology. I received my master’s degree in Applied Psychology with a focus on mental health counseling from Lynn University.
Clients are the experts on their life experiences and can create meaningful shifts with therapy. My objective is to facilitate an environment where clients can feel comfortable to express their thoughts and feelings utilizing techniques that are individualized to their unique needs.
I believe in a collaborative approach that will essentially lead individuals to a life worth living. I look forward to supporting you through your mental health journey and getting your needs met.
Inspire Empower Overcome
What if you had the tools, resources and support you needed to explore underlying issues impacting your daily functioning? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in South Florida serving individuals who speak English, French and Creole. I believe clients are the experts on their life experiences and can create meaningful shifts with therapy. I have acquired experiences working with children, adolescents and adults with serious emotional disturbances, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, suicide risk, substance abuse, stress, family/relationship issues, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum depression.
My objective is to facilitate an environment where clients can feel comfortable to express their thoughts and feelings utilizing techniques that are individualized to their unique needs. I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
You are on the path towards wellness and Be Well & Blossom Counseling, LLC can support your therapeutic journey. I believe in a collaborative approach that will essentially lead individuals to a life worth living. I look forward to supporting you through your mental health journey and getting your needs met.
I am glad you are here! Starting your therapeutic process can evoke a variety of emotions. They’re completely valid! Keep in mind your therapist is there to support your therapeutic journey and is empathetic to the feelings you are experiencing.
Please remember there is no wrong or right in therapy as your therapist is able to provide a safe and judgement-free setting for disclosure. Please note as you go through this process, you may experience periods of discomfort, uncertainty and/or resistance while discussing your experiences. This is part of your process. As you continue to engage in sessions, gain clarity and develop your toolbox, you may notice a shift with those challenging periods as you learn to incorporate healthier techniques.
An initial encounter with your therapist can be an opportunity to build therapeutic rapport and gain clarity regarding your needs for therapy. During your first therapy session, you can expect to complete intake paperwork, review presenting concerns including symptoms, therapeutic goals, therapy methods, confidentiality and limitations.
Confidentiality is a crucial component of therapy and provides clients with the comfort to fully express themselves in a therapeutic setting. Thus, the information discussed in sessions will remain between the client and therapist unless the client provides a written authorization to share with a third party.
