MELINDA LERICOS, LPC
Overland Park and Kansas City Eating Disorder + Perinatal Therapist
TRAUMA, EATING DISORDER
+ BODY IMAGE RECOVERY
RECLAIM OWNERSHIP OF YOUR VOICE, YOUR BODY, AND YOUR LIFE
“Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in our doing”
Pregnancy + Perinatal
Are you expecting a new baby in your life and wanting more support?
Are you struggling to navigate body changes and food? Fearful you won’t be able to “do food” with your child?
Do you want support preparing for birth, or healing from a traumatic birth?
Eating Disorders
Do you hate what you see in the mirror?
Are you in an unseen, relentless, battle with food, your body, or your weight?
Do you scrutinize and negotiate every bite?
Are you tired of fighting this battle alone?
Grab my hand and let us do it together.
Trauma Recovery
You may or may not believe it right now, but what happened to you was not your fault.
Are you overwhelmed by your experience?
Are you fearful that you will never get back to who you were before?
Learning how to live after a traumatic event or lifelong trauma is hard. Take heart, I CAN HELP.
Melinda literally saved my life …
“Melinda literally saved my life. She is compassionate, understanding, and so knowledgeable. She provided me with the information, skills, confidence, and help that I still use to this day. She created a full support system and treatment plan that I needed be able to handle my trauma and eating disorder in a way that has positively changed my life. I’m so grateful for her time, work, energy, and passion. I highly encourage anyone to reach out to her and connect. It’s the best choice I have ever made. Today I live a MUCH happier and healthier life after 14 years of battling anorexia alone.” - Former Client
HI, I’m Melinda! I am a therapist working alongside teens, adolescents, and women to overcome anxiety, eating disorders, negative body image, and sexual abuse, by addressing underlying mental health struggles, societal pressures, and enhancing the mind body self relationship.
I have a deep passion for supporting moms’ and moms-to-be in developing healthy relationships with food, their bodies, and their mental wellbeing so they can be the best mom for their children. When those who are raising tomorrow heal their lives, tomorrow is healthier and brighter.
My journey was not a traditional route. A background in pediatric pharmacy, BS in Dietetics, and MA in Counseling has left me with a variety of experiences and education that allow me to approach your story and recovery according to your own needs and strengths.
I have been known by clients as the therapist that never gives up, meets you where you are, and always finds new ways to work through “stuck points.'“ If you feel like you’ve tried everything, been too afraid to ask for help, or you can’t seem to move past this one plateau, I might be a good fit for you.
Call/Text 660-541-0756
“Melinda is beyond amazing! She made me see things in ways I never realized or accepted before! Her empathy and understanding of Trauma and Eating Disorders is something that sets her apart from the rest! When you see Melinda you are an equal in your recovery. She works with you to achieve your goals and move forward in your journey of recovery and healing” -Former Client
“Melinda is an amazing clinician! She is my “go-to” person for treating a variety of specialized populations, including eating disorders! Highly recommended” - Licensed Health Professional
