Melanie Bannish, MSW, LCSW

About Melanie Bannish

Hello. If you are looking at therapist profiles it is likely that you are coping with something significant in your life. It is important to find a counselor you think would be a good fit for you and able to understand and help. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri with 20 years of experience. I have a broad range of professional interests, experience and professional expertise. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend several years in South America working with children with medical needs. And I became involved with indigenous peoples struggles, women’s issues, and LGBTQ concerns while there. After returning to the US, I coordinated a bilingual domestic violence prevention program in collaboration with the Catholic church for Spanish speaking families in order to help them become more aware of the community resources available to them. Among other people I have worked with are: EAP professionals, people (of all ages) with disabilities and court-referred clients. I also have a strong interest in spirituality and it’s role in social psychology. I was fortunate to be able to participate in a study measuring the benefits of religious beliefs in the treatment of trauma survivors which was empowering to the participants. I was also invited to visit a buddhist ashram in New England where I was able to study meditation, nutrition and other practices. I believe that spirituality is an integral part of a person’s healing and development and I take a holistic approach in my work. My counseling style is friendly and compassionate. I can talk with you using a combination of text, phone and video depending upon what we decide. I feel honored to be a part of your journey.