https://www.ascentcounselingtx.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601045216a7f16352179270b/1611693875311-L3MSVZ9DI5KPFHNKXGG5/image-asset.jpeg Ascent Counseling Home Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601045216a7f16352179270b/1613771105874-CBLEO5602JC1XGNAFCD4/panoramic+%23+3+%28below+I_m+so+glad+youre+here%29.jpg Ascent Counseling Home Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601045216a7f16352179270b/1616434180481-ORWBQZQ7V225QZ4GIN4X/ascent-logo-2.jpg Ascent Counseling Home Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601045216a7f16352179270b/fe475550-9280-4b26-b49c-22ab0092adab/panoramic+%23+2+%28above+I_m+so+glad+you_re+here%29.jpg Ascent Counseling Home Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601045216a7f16352179270b/1616519409731-5KEUB98UBZOSDXTCQAPF/We%25E2%2580%2599re-Ascent-Counseling-4.jpg Ascent Counseling Home Page - Welcome to Ascent Counseling Life can be meaningful and deeply challenging at the same time. Many people come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. Others arrive simply needing a place to slow down, be heard, and regain a sense of balance. At Ascent Counseling, we offer thoughtful, compassionate therapy to help you better understand yourself, support your nervous system, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and steadiness. We don’t believe in quick fixes. We believe in growth that comes from self-knowledge, integration, and living in alignment with your values. You don’t have to do this alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601045216a7f16352179270b/1613770919802-0U0O0OAVBAAMV3T54JOW/I_m+so+Glad+You_re+here.jpg Ascent Counseling Home Page - I’m so glad you’re here! I’m Melanie Lindsay, founder of Ascent Counseling. I came to this work from a deep sense of knowing that helping people heal and grow is what I’m meant to do. With over 18 years of experience as a mental health professional, I’ve learned that meaningful change begins when people feel truly heard. New possibilities emerge when we feel understood without judgement. I offer an open, supportive space for reflection and healing. Together, we’ll explore your thinking and emotional patterns while also working with the body and nervous system through somatic, body-based practices. This integrated approach helps create safety, resilience, and insight that foster real, lasting change. We’ll work with life’s challenges in ways that encourage growth, coping, and acceptance as you move closer to the life you want. We’re going to climb that mountain together. https://www.ascentcounselingtx.com/aboutus daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601045216a7f16352179270b/1613772777489-J3LPUZ790DYMYM4KVF97/cole-allen-2cB599inAew-unsplash.jpg About us Ascent Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/601045216a7f16352179270b/1616510080771-DISEXW08ULEZ4HMILTP8/Mel-Headshots-SQ_LG-1-2-3000px.jpg About us Ascent Counseling - My story I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from TCU and later a Master’s degree in Social Work from UTA. I became a social worker because I believe in the philosophy of meeting each person where they are, taking into account where they’ve been and where they want to go. I worked in the hospice setting for 12 years, and even though I never had any intentions of working in that environment, I quickly realized it was a calling for me. It taught me a lot about people, and even more about life. Before hospice, I was a counselor on a hospital psychiatric unit, working with adults and adolescents leading group therapy and psychoeducation classes. Personal growth is difficult and therapy can be an emotional rollercoaster, but it is absolutely worth it when you start seeing yourself respond better to your challenges. There’s nothing more rewarding than looking back and reflecting on progress made. I’ve been on my own journey for quite some time now, and I know that I’m right where I need to be. This isn’t just a job for me, but something I’m meant to do. I love what I do and want to support you in discovering your own path forward. 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