Balanced Mind, LLC

Meet Melissa Pilarski, LPC!

Works with: Adults who find themselves overthinking, people-pleasing, feeling stuck in relationship patterns, or wondering why they react the way they do.

Approach: Warm - Insightful - Collaborative

Why they do this work: I love helping people better understand themselves, heal old wounds, and build lives and relationships that feel more authentic and fulfilling.

One thing they want clients to know: The patterns you’re frustrated with usually make a lot more sense once we understand the story behind them.

Favorite coping skill: Practicing mindfulness in nature.

Book/resource recommendation: No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz

Outside the office: I enjoy time spent with loved ones, being in nature, crafting, painting, and restoring and decorating our home.

Close: Melissa has availability for new clients. To schedule reach out to our intake coordinator at

(724) 991-1289.

Today I'd like to share a tool I use in the office with my clients in Gifted Programs.

Just because your child isn't in the gifted program doesn't mean they don't have some of the traits. Gifted kids often have very intense emotions, feel different than their peers, and struggle when they feel challenged.

I use this book to help them cope with stress, gain social skills, and build healthy self-confidence.

You can use this book at home but if you think your child would benefit being led through by a professional, give our office a call!