R'reon Melton

Greetings, everyone! I’m R’reon, or Rree for short. I am a clinical intern at Phoenix Rising Counseling & Guidance who is passionate about helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges. I received my BA in Psychology and am currently completing my master’s in Clinical Mental Health at National Louis University.

As a graduate student, I understand how overwhelming transitions can feel. Sometimes we are figuring out our next steps while trying to keep up with everything already on our plate. I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and collaboration, creating space for you to slow down, explore your experiences, and build tools that feel realistic for your life.

For me, therapy is about looking at the whole person—it is more than giving advice. Your identity, relationships, environment, and lived experiences all matter. Life is not one size fits all, so why would therapy be? I believe our work should be collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your needs, interests, and developmental level. You deserve space to be yourself, trust your voice, and define what growth looks like for you.

My clinical interests include anxiety, behavioral challenges, identity development, and supporting clients through major life changes. I am interested in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I draw from person-centered, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches, and I look forward to continuing to grow as a therapist with a focus on trauma-informed care.

Outside of school and work, I love relaxing trips and self-care days. I believe rest and restoration are important, and I encourage clients to explore what those things look like for them. What helps you feel grounded? What gives you room to breathe? Together, we can make space for those answers.

I believe healing happens through connection, self-understanding, and learning to trust your own voice. You can expect warmth, truth, and care as we work together on your journey to Heal, Rise, and Soar.

*R'reon is supervised by Katrina Gainey, LCSW