About Me: My name is Melinda (Mindy) Vanderschaaf. I graduated with my BS in Psychology from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2007. I then received my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Nazarene University in 2010. I worked as a child welfare specialist for the state of Oklahoma from 2007-2011 while pursuing my Master's education. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oklahoma (#4983). As of 2026 I am also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina (#22750). I completed 3000 hours under supervision before becoming licensed and I complete continuing education each year to maintain my license in Oklahoma and North Carolina.

I believe that we all experience times in our lives where it is a struggle to adjust and cope to unexpected losses, changes in our family dynamics, role responsibilities, relationships, and other life difficulties. It is my core belief as a therapist that the therapeutic relationship can provide great healing. I work with my clients in a confidential setting to build a safe and accepting environment that promotes client and therapist working together towards common goals for treatment. We work to achieve these goals utilizing therapeutic methods and interventions that allow hope and healing to occur for the individual client needs. I work with you as you process depressive episodes, anxiety, changes in life, grief, trauma, present/past abuse associated with NPD/BPD,  mothers who are experiencing perinatal anxiety/depression, victims of sexual abuse, life adjustments, and military background. Please feel free to reach out to me and we can discuss your therapeutic needs and see if I am the best fit for you.