Melissa Czichas, MA, LMFT, MHP, CMHS, CPC

Welcome

This page will help you get an idea of me as a person and professional. If you feel we are a good fit, contact me under the Contact page or 360-789-4837.

I am a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Thurston County, WA. I have been working with youth and families for over fifteen years and as a therapist since 2012. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for adults and teens.

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What do all those letters mean?

MA

LMFT

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

CPC

LMFT

CPC

Certified Peer Counselor

MHP

Why do the letters matter?

CPC

Mental Health Professional

CMHS

Why do the letters matter?

Child Mental Health Specialist

Why do the letters matter?

Therapists gain credentials based on their experience and education. To learn more about licenses of counselors: RCWs at https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.225 or WACs at https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-809