"What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create."
~ Buddha
The client-therapist relationship is one of the most important parts of successful therapy, and we understand that it can be hard to know from a website alone whether a counselor will be the right fit. To help you feel more comfortable before scheduling a free therapy consultation in Austin, we’re sharing a bit more about our clinicians.
Dr. Mclean is an avid outdoorswoman and long-distance runner who brings the same resilience and dedication to her work in individual therapy and counseling in Austin. She’s also passionate about both domestic and international travel. Ms. O’Shea loves spending time in nature, whether hiking, gardening, or simply being outdoors—and brings warmth and grounding to her work as an Austin therapist. And when it comes to baking, she truly takes the cake! Mr. Melgren is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu enthusiast, traveler, and outdoor adventurer whose curiosity about people and cultures deepens his work in counseling and mental health support in Austin.
Whether they’re at home or abroad, our clinicians spend their time outdoors or with friends, loved ones, and their fur babies, bringing balance, authenticity, and real-world experience to the care they provide here at The Raeda Group, PLLC.
Delicia Mclean, Ph.D., MHA
Delicia Mclean obtained a Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The University of South Dakota and a Master’s in Health Administration from Baylor University. She is independently licensed in both Nebraska and Texas and is a PsyPact provider. She was trained as a generalist, but also retains a Specialization in Disaster Psychology and trauma recovery.
Dr. Mclean has nationally trained other mental health providers on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and she was an Associate Professor at Texas A&M Medical School for approximately 7 years. She has worked with a broad spectrum of clients and utilizes both traditional psychotherapy and cutting edge mind-body techniques. Dr. Mclean is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide symptom relief and support to help clients successfully address personal life changes. Dr. Mclean's style is very collaborative and relatable.
Scott Melgren, LCSW
Scott Melgren obtained his Master of Social Work from University of Southern California and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He utilizes an individualized approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Mr. Melgren sees both teens and adults for individual, couples, and family therapy to achieve overall growth, increased life satisfaction, and manage stress. His areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, and interpersonal concerns. He is deeply committed to providing equitable and empathic care to all clients. Mr. Melgren creates an open, nonjudgmental space for clients to reach their full potential. He believes that with the requisite tools, people are capable of achieving more than they know.
Emily O’Shea, LCSW-S
Emily O’Shea obtained a Master’s of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin in 2001. She is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and a Clinical Social Worker Supervisor. She is well versed in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Ms. O’Shea has worked in a variety of practice settings, including in and outpatient addiction and mental health recovery programs. She has also trained in Comprehensive Resource Model; a neuro-biologically based trauma recovery model. She also has her medical license in acudetox to aid clients in the reduction of cravings and symptoms of withdrawal. Ms. O’Shea is passionate about working with clients to help them achieve their goals and live their very best lives. She brings humor, long term recovery experience, and compassion to the therapeutic relationship.