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Children
Ages 6–10
A steady, welcoming space to name big feelings, practice new skills, and build on the strengths already present.
Counseling in Melbourne, Florida
Every Story
Deserves Hope.
Compassionate counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating life's difficult chapters.
Glacier National Park, Montana
BeginChapter OneWhere You Are
Where you are
You don't have to have the right words yet.
Sometimes you simply know that something feels harder than it should.
Your child may be carrying anxiety, school stress, friendship changes, or feelings that come out as anger or behavior. You may be watching from the outside, wondering how to help without making things heavier.
Or perhaps you are the one feeling overwhelmed—moving through a life change, a strained relationship, or an emotional season that has made it difficult to feel like yourself.
You are not failing. You are noticing. And noticing can be the beginning of change.
Florida coastRoom to breathe
Finding support
A place to feel understood—and move forward at your pace.
Dusty offers a safe, client-centered counseling relationship shaped around the person in front of her. The work is collaborative and strength-based: noticing what is already helping, making room for what is difficult, and building practical ways forward together.
Her background as a Florida educator brings an added understanding of children beyond the classroom—the pressures they face, the ways behavior can communicate unmet needs, and the value of partnering with parents.
“Together we will identify and develop strength and growth areas.”
— Dusty Lande's public professional profile
Ways to work together
Support for the chapter you're in.
Counseling is available for the age groups and modalities listed in Dusty's public professional profile. Fit and current availability are always confirmed before beginning.
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Preteens
Ages 11–13
Support through changing friendships, school pressure, self-esteem, strong emotions, and the in-between years.
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Teens
Ages 14–19
A respectful place to work through anxiety, peer pressure, relationships, anger, and the weight of growing up.
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Adults
Individual counseling
Collaborative support for emotional overwhelm, life transitions, relationships, and patterns that no longer fit.
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Family Support
Families & caregivers
Space to strengthen communication, understand behavior with more compassion, and move forward together.
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Telehealth
Availability to confirm
Remote counseling may offer added flexibility. Please ask Dusty whether telehealth is available for your needs.
Common concerns in Dusty's public profile include anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, school challenges, anger, behavioral concerns, peer pressure, relationship changes, coping skills, and self-harm. If there is immediate danger, call 911 or contact the 988 Lifeline.
Dusty Lande, RMHCIMeet Dusty
A counselor who sees the whole person, not just the hard moment.
Dusty Lande is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern serving children, preteens, teens, adults, and families in Melbourne, Florida.
A former Florida educator, Dusty brings a teacher's curiosity, patience, and understanding of the world children navigate each day. Her counseling approach is client-centered and strength-based, with a focus on reducing distress, growing coping skills, and helping clients express emotions in constructive ways.
Her connection to both Florida and Montana—and her love of the natural world—inspires a practice grounded in warmth, steadiness, and hope.
- Professional designation
- RMHCI
- Location
- Melbourne, Florida
- NPI
- 1376098756
Education, certifications, and years in practice are intentionally omitted until confirmed by Dusty.
How it works
A gentler way to begin.
Reach Out
Call or share your contact details. You do not need to explain everything at once.
Connect
Talk briefly about what brings you here and whether Dusty's approach feels like a good fit.
Begin Your Next Chapter
Choose a first appointment and move forward with a plan shaped around you or your family.
When you're ready
Your Next Chapter
Can Begin Here.
Reaching out can feel like a big step. It can also be a simple one. Start with only what feels comfortable.
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