Hi, I'm Melissa, Licensed Therapist and Your Favorite Relationship Expert. I am also the President of the Central Florida Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Thanks for taking the time to learn about me and my practice where we specialize in relationships for INDIVIDUALS and COUPLES. My own personal life encouraged me to focus on helping clients experience successful relationships. I have 15 years experience and training with individuals and couples to improve their relationships. I have worked in college counseling and community mental health agencies where relationship issues are a top concern. I also have specialized training in unhealthy and toxic relationships. I can help you work through unpleasant emotions and lead you through steps to navigate your relationships. I am focused on helping individuals and couples feel satisfied and secure in their relationships.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session with me we will spend time getting to know each other. Building a relationship with my clients is not only important to me, but research says the client-therapist relationship is the number one factor to helping clients reach their goals. We will review the reason you sought out therapy, identify goals and come with specific steps to reach your goals.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

One of my strengths as a therapist is blending my personable and professional style when working with clients and couples. My approach is.... Focused on You: Building our therapeutic relationship is the first step. We'll tackle your relationship issues together. Authentic: You will experience warmth and genuineness during our time together. Multicultural: My worldview and counseling style is informed by our lived experiences, where cultural context is essential and impacts relationships. Supported By Research: My work is informed by clinical research to help give the most effective skills to better your relationships. Feel free to contact us for a free 15 minute consultation. Looking forward to working with you!

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Although I serve all individuals and couples, I find that professional women of color are often the clients who reach out to me. My clients often can relate to the statements below. Are you going through any of this right now? YOU FEEL LIKE NOTHING YOU DO IS IMPROVING YOUR RELATIONSHIP. YOU'RE IN A RELATIONSHIP AND STILL FEEL ALONE. YOUR CAREER IS GOING WELL, BUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS NOT. YOU AND YOUR PARTNER ARE CONSTANTLY ARGUING. YOU'RE ALWAYS WORRIED ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP. YOU FEEL A MESS ON THE INSIDE. If you answered yes to any of the items above then you are in the right place.

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