Individuals • Couples • Families • Teens • Trauma Therapy • Independence MO
Meet Melinda
Tweens • Teens • Adults • Couples • Families
Specializing in grief and strengthening family relationships.
Melinda Bonham, MS-MFT, LMFT
Licensed Marital & Family Therapist
Owner, Melinda Bonham LLC
A Bit About Me
Starting therapy takes courage, and I’m honored to walk alongside anyone who takes that step. I focus on relational, trauma-informed care, and I genuinely respect each person’s unique story, strengths, and needs.
I’m especially passionate about supporting people with diverse nuerodivergent experiences, like ADHD and autism. My goal is to help you feel seen, understood, and empowered. I want therapy
to be a safe, supportive space where growth, connection, and healing can happen at your pace.
My work is shaped not just by professional training in school counseling and marital and family therapy, but also by life experience. I’m a mom of five and have been married for 25 years, so I know firsthand the joys and challenges of family life. I’ve also adopted a child through foster care, which showed me the incredible power of consistent love and secure attachment in creating healing and transformation.
I feel grateful every day for the opportunity to do this work and to be present with clients in moments of courage, vulnerability, and hope. If my approach feels like it might be a good fit for
you, I invite you to reach out and schedule a consultation.
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Who Melinda Serves:
- Tweens (10+)
- Teens
- Families
- Adults (Individuals, Couples, Families)
Specialties:
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Grief
- Military
- Trauma
- Parenting Education
Specialized Parenting Support:
Parenting does not come with instruction manuals, and we feel it! Each child and each stage brings a new set of opportunities for growth and learning. However, there are skills and resources that help us navigate the ups and downs a little more smoothly.
It also helps to know that we are not alone in our struggle. So many parents feel like they are the only ones who are having a difficult time. Rather than suffering in isolation, Melinda offers parenting education and support groups to foster a sense of community, reduce feelings of shame, and increase exposure to a variety of experiences and resources.
Customized Therapy for You
My Approach to Therapy:
Life can get overwhelming, and it’s easy to put your own needs last. In therapy, I provide a space where you can be fully seen and supported—a place where it’s okay to make mistakes, try again, and give yourself compassion along the way. I believe growth happens best when kindness and accountability are balanced.
You already have strengths, insights, and resilience within you. My role is to help you connect with them, find your voice, and access tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Together, we explore your story, notice patterns that may be holding you back, and celebrate progress along the way.
My approach is collaborative and personalized, drawing from evidence-based methods like EMDR and CBT. I aim to create a trauma-informed, inclusive environment where individuals, couples, children, and families can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.
You don’t have to walk this journey alone—together, we can explore your strengths, build resilience, and support you in living a more connected and wholehearted life.
Therapy Models:
- CBT
- EFT
- Solution-Focused
- IFS-informed
- Trauma-informed
Specialty Trainings & Certifications:
- EMDR Trained
- Gottman Level 1 Trained (Couples)
- Prepare & Enrich Certified (Premarital/Marital Couples)
Scheduling & Availability
Melinda is currently accepting new clients.
Office Hours
- Monday 4 pm - 8 pm
- Tuesday 4 pm - 8 pm
- Wednesday 4 pm - 8 pm
- Thursday 4 pm - 8 pm
Virtual & In-person Therapy (Independence Office)