Melissa Schleicher, LCPC, BC-DMT, CFRC, iRest® Level 2 Teacher, joined Mind Body Connections in 2025 after a successful nine-year stint in private practice at Metta Counseling Chicago, LLC. In addition to her work at MBC, Melissa is the Wellbeing Support Advisor at Endeavor Health, Swedish Hospital and Medical Group. Since graduating from Columbia College Chicago in 2011, she has worked in community mental health centers throughout the Chicago area providing counsel, education in trauma-informed care and support in recovery from the effects of chronic and severe mental illness.
Through her work at Swedish Hospital, Melissa has become a facilitator of Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid, is trained in Critical Incident Response through ICISF and, in 2022, completed certification as a Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC). She is passionate about mental health education and is looking forward to bringing her spirit and passion to MBC’s community.
Contact Melissa at [email protected]