Meet Melissa
Melissa Gonzalez-Strick has been providing clinical services for over
20 years offering therapy for children, adults and families in a variety
of settings. She has worked as program coordinator and clinical
supervisor within the child welfare and domestic violence fields.
Melissa has also worked within the hospital setting in various
capacities including providing normalization activities to hospitalized
children ages birth to seventeen, conducting emergency evaluations for
psychiatric and chemically dependent patients and facilitating behavior
modification classes and groups for weight management and binge eating
disorder.
In addition to her clinical work, Melissa has been a public speaker and educator on domestic violence, the effects of trauma on children and parenting issues. Melissa developed a school-based dating violence prevention curriculum for a domestic violence agency in 1990 which is still implemented in schools throughout the Southern Suburbs.
Melissa earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Human Services
and a Master’s Degree in Addictions. She became a Licensed Clinical
Professional Counselor (LCPC) in 1995, is a Certified Sports Counselor
(CSC), an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP) and
an Early Intervention Specialist.
Office locations
Melissa’s main office is conveniently located in Flossmoor, Illinois-
just 4 miles from I-57 and approximately 6 miles from 80/294.
Satellite offices are located in South Holland right off of I-94 and in
Matteson, minutes from I-57.
Office Hours
Hours are by appointment only. Most sessions are held at the
Flossmoor location. Day and evening hours are available. Limited hours
are offered in Matteson and South Holland. Melissa’s main office is conveniently located in Flossmoor, Illinois-
just 4 miles from I-57 and approximately 6 miles from 80/294.
Appointments/Cancellations
Appointments are usually scheduled for 50 minutes. Clients are
generally seen weekly. Sessions can be conducted more/less frequently as
agreed upon between client and therapist. You may discontinue treatment
at any time, however it is greatly appreciated if this is discussed with
me. In the event of an emergency, I may be reached at (708) 334-9005. If
unable to reach me you are encouraged to contact your primary care
physician or psychiatrist or go to your nearest emergency room.
You will be billed for sessions that you cancel with less than 24 hours
notice. You may leave messages 24 hours a day. You will be billed $50.00
– not just a co-payment. Insurance companies do not reimburse for failed
appointments
Fees and Payments
Fee for the initial visit is $125.00. Each 45-50 minute session
thereafter is $100.00. Any exceptions must be discussed and you and I
must agree to a modification of the fee schedule. I reserve the right to
change my fees. In such an event, the increased fee schedule would apply
only to clients seeking services after such change is made.
Payment is due at the time of the session unless other arrangements have
been made. My office will file your insurance claim; however, you are
responsible for deductibles, co-insurance, and co-payments. It is your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with your insurance benefits.
Confidentiality
Issues discussed in therapy are important and are generally legally
protected as both confidential and “privileged.” However, there are
limits to the privilege of confidentiality. During your initial visit
you will receive the office Policies and Practices to Protect Your
Health Information which will fully explain your confidentiality rights.
Information shared with Melissa through On-line services (e-mail) is for
the purpose of accessing Coaching services only and will not be shared
with a third party not associated with Melissa or
stricksupportservices.com. This website does not run cookies to collect
and store your information. However, it is important to be aware that
nobody can guarantee the complete safety of information exchanged
through the internet. The use of this site and of On-line services is
done so entirely at the client’s own risk. Persons using this website
and/or On-line services acknowledge that any transmissions of
confidential information to Melissa or stricksupportservices.com via
electronic mail are at users' own risk.
Legal Disclaimer
While using this site and by accessing On-line services, your system
may become vulnerable to different types of viruses, pop-up ads or
hackers. Melissa strongly recommends that the user utilize reliable
antivirus software and firewall utilities on your personal computer.
Throughout this website the user will find links to other web sites.
These sites contain information which is maintained by organizations
independent of Melissa or stricksupportservices.com. Melissa does not
endorse, certify or control these websites or any product or service
referenced within those independent websites.
Melissa reserves the right to change or modify the contents of this
website at any time. Users of this website acknowledge that by visiting
this website or using On-line services agrees to the terms expressed in
all sections of this website.