Melva Hartzog , LPC

Melva Hartzog practices an integrative, holistic form of counseling that honors the interconnected roles of mind, body, and spirit in healing. She emphasizes growth across psychosocial areas of life - career, emotional, social, and interpersonal - and helps people make sense of their experiences within social, environmental, religious, and spiritual contexts. Her work centers on treating the whole person, attending to practical life concerns as well as inner meaning and purpose.

Hartzog’s clinical practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she offers Christian- and spiritually-integrated CBT when clients request faith-informed care. She identifies as a multicultural competent counselor and brings sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and identities. Hartzog holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and also has a Master of Divinity, a graduate degree in theological and spiritual studies, which supports her ability to address spiritual questions alongside psychological ones. She recognizes that some people come to therapy seeking faith-based guidance, struggling with a crisis of belief, or wanting to explore how Biblical principles relate to their life circumstances.

Hartzog approaches therapy without judgment and seeks to meet individuals where they are, offering a warm and supportive space for exploration and healing. She often reminds people that while the past cannot be changed, the future remains within their power, and she aims to help clients move toward fuller, more purposeful lives free from religious, racial, gender, or sexual bias.