Andie Mitchell

This NC State Wolfpack alum turned USC Gamecock social work grad is a millennial mental health whiz specializing in military populations and parenting challenges.

Her diverse experience spans child welfare, domestic violence intervention and education, community clinics, and military hospitals. She loves helping parents tackle their parenting anxieties and strengthening bonds between children and caregivers. Wielding play therapy like a superpower, she guides families through life's challenges.

When not in superhero mode, catch her globetrotting or having a bark-tastic time with her four-legged besties, Da Vinci and Duncan!. When not in superhero mode, catch her globetrotting or having a bark-tastic time with her four-legged besties, Da Vinci and Duncan!

Meet MindBridge's vibrant leader! This NC State Wolfpack alum turned USC Gamecock social work grad is a millennial mental health whiz specializing in military populations and parenting challenges.

Her diverse experience spans child welfare, domestic violence intervention and education, community clinics, and military hospitals. She loves helping parents tackle their parenting anxieties and strengthening bonds between children and caregivers. Wielding play therapy like a superpower, she guides families through life's challenges.

Andie is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, further broadening her therapeutic toolkit.

When not in superhero mode, catch her globetrotting or spending time with her four-legged besties, Da Vinci and Duncan!

LSCSW License Number: 5086 (Kansas)
LCSW License Number: 108070 (Texas)

Melissa Kester

Say hello to Melissa, the teen whisperer and couples' cheerleader extraordinaire! This proud Shocker alum (WSU BSW '18, MSW '19) found her calling at Derby North Middle School, where she's been inspiring adolescent worlds since 2017.

Melissa thrives on helping couples and teens navigate the wild ride of self-discovery through solution-based strategies and structured problem-solving. She applies her DBT expertise to empower both young minds and couples seeking relationship victories. Melissa is Gottman Method Level One trained and will continue through their training program. 

Off the clock, catch her splashing in the pool, spiking volleyballs, or on adventures with her two daughters. She's all about finding practical solutions and making therapy as engaging as a game-winning serve!

LMSW License Number: 11479 (Kansas)

Say hello to Melissa, she thrives on helping teens navigate the wild ride of self-discovery through solution-based strategies and structured problem-solving. She applies her DBT expertise to empower both young minds and couples seeking relationship victories.

the dream team

LCSW, LSCSW, RPT

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