Melissa is a passionate and client-centered practitioner who is motivated by the challenges she has worked to overcome through therapeutic practices. She prioritizes advocating for her clients and values the unique experiences each of her clients brings to the therapeutic process. Her holistic approach includes a non-judgement space and unconditional positive regard while using modalities such as solution-focused, cognitive processing, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic treatment to assist clients experiencing mental and emotional hardships. This can include depression, anxiety, stress, relational/family challenges, grief, and trauma.
Melissa brings over a decade of experience working with adults of all ages, families, and children who were runaways/homeless. Her goal is to help clients improve their quality of life by helping them create a tailored self-care routine, increase their insight, unlock dormant strengths, and build new, sustainable skills. Melissa knows life requires us to evolve and grow in order for us to thrive and she is dedicated to joining clients on their journey towards growth.