Melissa Osen

Whether you're a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety, a teen feeling overwhelmed, or an adult ready to break free from what's been holding you back – you've found your place for genuine change. Key Services ✓ Children's Anxiety Specialists ✓ Teen Mental Health Experts ✓ Adult Trauma & Relationship Therapy ✓ EMDR & ART Certified You're Not Alone in This Life doesn't pause when mental health struggles hit. Whether it's your 8-year-old having meltdowns before school, your teenager withdrawing from everything they once loved, or you finding yourself stuck in patterns that no longer serve you – the pain is real, and so is the path forward. At A Chance 4 Change, we've helped hundreds of families and individuals in Twin Falls find their way through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. We're not just therapists – we're your partners in creating the change you've been searching for. What Makes Us Different: *Immediate Relief Focus: Our specialized techniques like ART and EMDR often provide relief in just a few sessions *Family-Centered Approach: We understand that when one person heals, the whole family benefits *Evidence-Based Methods: Every technique we use is backed by research and proven results *No Judgment Zone: Your story is safe here, no matter what you've been through Your Specific Struggle, Our Specialized Solution For Struggling Teens (Ages 13-18) Teen years are hard enough without anxiety and depression making everything feel impossible. We help teens build resilience, confidence, and healthy coping skills through evidence-based approaches. Contact us to explore Teen Mental Health Services For First Responders & Frontline Workers You save lives every day, but who's taking care of you? We specialize in helping police, firefighters, EMTs, and medical professionals process trauma, manage stress, and prevent burnout. Contact us to discover First Responder Support Services For Families in Transition Whether you're navigating divorce, remarriage, blended family challenges, or major life changes, we help families rebuild and reconnect during difficult transitions. Contact us to find Family Transition Support For Trauma Survivors Ready to stop living in survival mode? Our advanced trauma therapies (EMDR & ART) help you process difficult experiences and reclaim your life with proven, faster-acting techniques. Contact us to learn About Trauma Recovery Options For Parents of Young Children Is your child's behavior overwhelming your family? Our PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) program gives you practical tools to improve your relationship and manage challenging behaviors. Contact us to discover PCIT Solutions Meet Your Healing Team Melissa Osen, MSW, LCSW -Practice Owner Licensed since 2007 | Master ART Practitioner | EMDR Certified "After 20+ years helping people heal, I know that finding the right therapist feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. That's exactly why I built A Chance 4 Change differently. Here, you're not just another appointment – you're a whole person deserving of compassionate, expert care." Melissa's Specialties: Teen Mental Health & Behavioral Challenges - Helping adolescents navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions First Responder Mental Health - Specialized support for police, fire, EMT, and medical professionals dealing with trauma and burnout Families in Transition - Expert guidance through divorce, remarriage, blended families, and major life changes Trauma Recovery - Advanced EMDR & ART therapy for PTSD, childhood trauma, and critical incidents Family Court Services - Idaho Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and Parent Coordinator Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - Evidence-based treatment for young children with behavioral and emotional challenges Critical Incident Stress Management - Immediate crisis intervention and ongoing support for traumatic events Zach Ivey, MSW, LCSW Licensed since 2019 | ART Trained | Teen & Young Adult Specialist "I believe every person has the strength to overcome their challenges – sometimes you just need the right tools and someone who believes in you. I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and major life transitions." Zach's Specialties: Teen & Young Adult Therapy (Ages 13-25) - Navigating identity, relationships, and independence challenges Anxiety & Depression Treatment - Practical, skills-based approaches for mood and anxiety disorders High-Risk Youth Intervention - Supporting teens who have experienced psychiatric hospitalization or crisis Life Transitions & Adjustment - College stress, career changes, relationship transitions, and major life shifts CBT & DBT Techniques - Evidence-based cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy approaches Men's Mental Health - Creating safe spaces for men and young men to address emotional challenges Academic & Performance Anxiety - Helping students manage perfectionism, test anxiety, and academic pressure