Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Integrative Mental Health Solutions
Founded in 2016, Melbourne Integrative Psychology has been dedicated to transforming mental health care through an integrative approach that combines traditional psychological methods with advancements in neuroscience, energy psychology, and mindfulness. With over two decades of clinical experience, our practice specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions across the lifespan. We offer personalized therapy for individuals, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as EMDR and Gottman-based couples counseling.Our services include pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric and spinal cord stimulation procedures, reflecting our commitment to holistic wellness. We maintain flexible payment options including cash, credit/debit cards, and HCS accounts, with select services covered by Medicare. Our founder, Dr. Laurie Donaldson, brings extensive expertise from diverse clinical settings including hospitals, university counseling centers, and private practice to deliver client-centered care focused on rapid, lasting change.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Pre-Surgical Evaluations
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in mental health treatment
- Our integrative approach combines traditional methods with neuroscience advancements
- Specialized services include EMDR therapy and pre-surgical psychological evaluations
- Flexible payment options with Medicare acceptance for select services
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual client needs
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Tailored mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Combines traditional therapy with neuroscience advancements to uncover negative behavior patterns and promote lasting change. Utilizes evidence-based techniques for clients seeking improved emotional well-being and life satisfaction.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges using Gottman-based methods. Addresses communication issues, infidelity recovery, and parenting conflicts. Focuses on rebuilding intimacy and developing practical relationship skills through structured, goal-oriented sessions for couples seeking improved partnership dynamics.
Pre-Surgical Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological assessments for bariatric surgery and spinal cord stimulator candidates. Includes clinical interviews, testing, and follow-up consultations to ensure mental readiness for procedures. Provides detailed reports evaluating emotional preparedness and treatment recommendations for surgical candidates.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based trauma therapy using bilateral stimulation to process distressing memories. Effective for PTSD, anxiety, and trauma recovery by activating natural brain healing processes. Integrates eye movements and mindfulness techniques to transform negative beliefs into adaptive perspectives for lasting emotional healing.
People
Laurie M. Donaldson
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Donaldson is a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of clinical experience. She specializes in integrative mental health treatment, combining traditional therapy with neuroscience advancements. Her expertise includes trauma recovery, relationship counseling, and pre-surgical evaluations. She holds a Clinical Psychology doctorate from Duquesne University and has maintained private practice since 2007.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, EMDR trauma treatment, and pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric and spinal cord procedures.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicare for select services. Private pay options include cash, credit/debit cards, and HCS accounts.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our integrative approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and energy psychology techniques tailored to each client's needs.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard individual sessions last 50 minutes, with initial intake assessments typically requiring 60-75 minutes.
What makes your practice unique?
We combine traditional psychological methods with neuroscience advancements and mindfulness practices to deliver holistic, personalized care focused on rapid, lasting change.
