Melissa Gratzinger LPC

Experience

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  University of Michigan

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2009

  Administrative Assistant

  Administrative support provided to researchers and department heads in Pathology and Pathology Informatics. Scheduled department and personal appointments for directors and researchers, formatted research proposals, scheduled meetings, and interviews for residents and visiting professors.

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  University of Michigan

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2012

  Research Coordinator

  Provided counseling to students using motivational interviewing. Students were participating in a research study where MI was used to help the students make healthy changes.

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  M3P

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Counselor

  Provide counseling services including individual therapy and multi-family group facilitation. The M3P program was a research program that served the community youth ages 15-24 who presented with prodromal symptoms of psychotic disorders.

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  Ann Arbor Counseling Associates, LLC

  Sept 2010 - now

  Oversee the administrative, financial, and strategic planning of the organization. Manage the Clinical Director, Client Coordinator, Billing Department to advance the community impact and business efficiency. Collaborate with the Clinical Director and Administrative manager on daily operations, policy and procedures, and navigate vender contracts. I provide counseling to woman who have experienced trauma, depression, or anxiety. I utilize a variety of tools including EMDR and trauma centered approaches.

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    Sept 2010 - now
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  Freelance

  Jul 2014 - now

  Clinical Supervisor

  I provide clinical supervision for Limited Licensed Counselors in the state of Michigan to help them earn their required hours towards their full clinical license.

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  Mood Rescue

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Creator

  Mood Rescue is a mobile application that helps clients record their daily mood and set self-care activity goals to gain insights in how the participation in healthy activities can have an overall positive effect on mood. Developing a balanced routine that involves activities that are social, emotionally soothing, intellectually stimulating, connects us with our surroundings, allow us to explore our personal belief systems, and provide physical activity are shown to have positive effects on our moods, relationships, and self-esteem. Mood Rescue provides an easy way to set goals and track progress. Show less

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  Tech Centered Practice

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2024

  Private Practice Consultant

  Helping mental health and medical group practice owners streamline their processes to improve the office efficiency, save you and your staff time, and provide data to help your business thrive!