Melissa Thornock, AMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

Primary Therapist Intern

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Services Provided:

Malissa is not currently seeing clients but will begin accepting them in January 2027. Therapy for ages 5+

Conditions Treated:

Anxiety, depression, parent-child relational difficulties, young adult life transitions, pre/post/perinatal transitions, and challenges with chronic pain.

Clinical Experience:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages Spoken:

English

Education:

Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student at Abilene Christian University

BS in Health Science and Lifetime Wellness; Clusters in Family Studies and Nutrition from Brigham Young University Idaho.

Accepts the following insurance and forms of payment:

Select Health

EMI

Deseret Mutual

Medicaid

*Melissa is supervised by Carolyn Harvey and insurance is billed accordingly

Cash payment, clergy payment, and HSA accepted

Practice Rates:

Initial Assessment $175

45-minute session $130

60-minute session $150

Melissa also provides reduced rate sessions for $50. Must opt out of insurance usage.

Melissa is currently a Graduate student at Abilene Christian University for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a thoughtful and compassionate listener. Melissa is excited to find creative approaches to life's everyday challenges.

After spending her growing up years in Texas, she attended Ricks College and continued at BYU-Idaho. After living in Idaho for ten years, she moved to Utah and loves the four seasons here.

Melissa has worked in therapeutic, healthcare, and education settings. She especially enjoys working with youth, teens, and young adults. She is currently the Teacher Manager at a local year-round outdoor nature program for 3-11 year olds.

Melissa has been married for 23 years to her college sweetheart. They are proud military parents and currently share a home with 2 of their children and 2 dogs. As a mom to children with ADHD, she has learned how to approach neurodivergence with youth. Some of her favorite things are Aqua Zumba, travel adventures, cinnamon chocolate gummy bears, and the outdoors!

To schedule an appointment with Melissa:

email scheduling@tranquilitycounselingutah.com

Or call/text (801) 210-0035

Or you can email Melissa directly at melissa.thornock@tranquilitycounselingutah.com