A qualified and experienced therapist, Mell La Valley has over 34 years of experience working with children of all ages and with different needs, including over 14 years working in residential treatment programs treating severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. Mell is a leading therapist for children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (new DSM V diagnosis). Mell specializes in treating attachment issues as well as emotional, psychological, and behavioral manifestations of PTSD and trauma in both youth and adults. Mell has also worked with active duty military men and women and their families, addressing complex issues such as PTSD and the effects that pre- and post-deployment have on the entire family.

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