LCSW, 8 years of experience
Hello my name is Melissa and I believe that the interactions that we have can have a lasting impact on someone’s life, therefore, I strive to engage with people in a positive, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and understanding manner. I have clinical experience in collaborating with individuals in multiple settings such as outpatient treatment in which substance use disorders, behavioral issues, and mental health were addressed. In this capacity, I also provided caregiver support whether it be a significant other, parent, or child. I also have clinical experience working in a medical capacity where I provide support to individuals and their families who are adjusting to and/or having difficulty adjusting to medical diagnoses. Throughout my career, I have worked in the aforementioned capacity as well as provided support to foster parents in addition to parents whose children were placed into foster care. In addition to me being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have the following certifications: DASA Certification, Identification & Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certification, School Violence Prevention and Intervention Certification, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, CASAC-T, CTMH pending, and CCATP pending.
In our first session together we will begin to buid rapport, discuss expectations xof eachother, and discuss specific challenges that you are facing and would like to address. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I believe that the interactions that we have can have a lasting impact on someone’s life, therefore, I strive to engage with people in a positive, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and understanding manner. I have clinical experience in collaborating with individuals in multiple settings such as outpatient treatment in which substance use disorders, behavioral issues, and mental health were addressed.
I believe that at some point we all may need some form of support therefore I am open to seeing anyone who is at that point in their life.
I use CBT in identifying and addressing certain thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I believe that grief can be a lifelong process that has no timeframe. I assist people with understanding and working through the grieving process.
I am a firm believer in meeting people where they are at which make for successful therapeutic outcomes.
I do provide psychoeducation so that people have a better understanding of their experiences.
I believe that we all have strengths that may be difficult to focus on because our weaknesses may take precedence as the primary source of focus.
15 ratings with written reviews
July 31, 2025
Melissa is so sweet & authentic. She’s open-minded and smiles the entire time she speaks. She made me feel very comfortable. For the first time; I’m excited about seeing a therapist. She’s giving me hope for my future me. I’m very grateful for finding her, i feel the empowerment already. Thank you Growtheraphy.🥰
July 30, 2025
I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Melissa. She’s an incredible listener, warm, attentive, and with just the right amount of humor to help put me at ease. During my first session I felt truly heard and understood. She has a calming presence and a way of making things feel a little lighter, even when life feels heavy. I already feel better after talking with her and I’m genuinely grateful to have found her.
May 12, 2025
Melissa is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. She sets expectations and never tries to catch you off guard. She gives thoughtful homework assignments that really help if you actually do the work. There’s a warmth to her sessions that make you forget it’s telehealth, and that you’re sitting next to her at a bus stop. She makes you that comfortable.