Hello, I'm Melissa. Are you looking for a therapist who understands the challenges of raising a family in today's fast paced and stressful world? Do you find it difficult to feel comfortable talking to others about your real feelings because you don't want to be that vulnerable to anyone else? I help individuals struggling with life balance and stress management. I have experience providing individual therapy to clients struggling with current life stressors due to past traumas. These past traumas can hold one back from moving forward in life and finding happiness. I have experience working with diverse client populations. I have worked with children and adolescents in the Dept. of Child Services system, provided behavior support to individuals with developmental disabilities and have worked inpatient with children with dual diagnoses. I am also a single mother of two amazing children and understand on a personal level the stress of raising children, managing the house and maintaining a career. I enjoy listening to others and helping them find the strengths they did not know they had. Life can be tough at times but having someone to talk through problems with can make the difficult times easier.
In our first session, we will begin with introductions and discussion regarding your strengths and challenges. It is also helpful to discuss some background information to get a clearer idea of past experiences that could be subconsciously affecting current outlook and behavior.
Since I have been in the field for a while, I have been able to use my creativity and empathic approach to reach individuals from many different backgrounds. I have been told that I am patient and approachable.
Adults and children dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression and/or developmental disabilities.
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Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
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Ambetter Health
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Anthem
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Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
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EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Managed Health Services (Managed Medicaid)
Medicaid - Managed Health Services
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
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UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
WellCare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I have used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with many clients to address issues with ADHD, depression and anxiety. This approach helps the individual develop self-awareness to their automatic thought patterns which leads to emotional and behavioral changes. It is also important to identify the root cause of the automatic thought patterns from past life experiences.
21 ratings with written reviews
June 22, 2026
I can't say enough good things about this therapist. From they beginning I felt heard and supported. She was incredibly in tune with what I was going through and helped me see things in a way that gives me hope through my struggles. Her compassion, insight, and ability to listen made a genuine difference. She created a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment and helped me feel optimistic about moving forward with my therapy journey.
June 12, 2026
Good introductory session. I gave Melissa a lot to digest and she listened intently, asked meaningful questions, and offered one practical suggestion to follow up on. I scheduled a second session.
May 29, 2026
Very mindful of your needs and takes time to listen and formulate a plan that best suits your individual needs. Very caring and supportive.