Melissa's warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where you can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. Melissa specializes in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions. She provides individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. Melissa has experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive, mindfulness, and parent coaching. Melissa has over 10 years experience as a school counselor.
My approach
Anxiety, Childhood Behavior Issues, Depression, Grief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), TF-CBT, Mindfulness, and Parenting Skills.
My focus
I enjoy working with clients who can be empowered to work on their goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. I also believe that we all need compassionate support at times in our lives to be the best version of ourselves.
My communication style
I work to create a warm, open, and happy/ positive environment that will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship
My journey to mental healthcare
I find my career fulfilling and have a passion for helping people find their hidden strengths, learn to find the joy in life, and help renew their quality of life.
My goals for you
I use a strength-based and solution-focused approach to help clients set goals to empower.
My first session with you
The goal of a first session should bring the start of a safe and supportive environment where a strong rapport begins to build trust toward being yourself and finding the best version of your life.