Are you living life feeling joyful and energized? Depression, low self-esteem, and stress can rob people of joy in their lives. I can work with you, providing support and guidance as you explore steps to overcome obstacles to living a fulfilling and joyful life. I help adults evaluate how their thoughts influence their feelings and behaviors using a cognitive-behavioral approach. I have been a counselor for over 25 years. I have been a clinical director of psychiatric facilities, a college counselor, a private practitioner, and a clinical supervisor of counseling interns. I have a master's degree in education with a concentration in guidance and counseling and a doctoral degree in Ph.D. in psychology. I have experience counseling in areas such as aging, depression, grief, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and domestic violence. Goals are personal, and I aim to help people reach their individualized goals. I believe all have strengths upon which they can build to achieve their goals. Please get in touch with me If you would like to work together to put joy back into your life.
In our first session, information will be gathered to tailor a plan to help you achieve your goals.
Over the past 25 plus years, I have had the joy of working with a diverse population across varied settings. Counseling is a personal journey where one can be supported to develop the skills needed to achieve their goals. My experience in various fields such as education, industrial/organizational psychology, business, coaching, and treatment facilities allows for flexibility in individualizing the counseling process.
I love working with people who are desiring to make changes in their life. Whether the changes are to overcome challenges or to increase personal or professional growth, I enjoy working along side clients to help them achieve their goals.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) is utilized to restructure thoughts that are supporting negative emotions and behaviors. I have used CBT to help people grow and thrive for over 25 years. A similar method, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is tailored to foster healing from traumatic experiences. CPT is heavily researched and recognized as an evidence based practice. I am trained in CPT and have used it for over 5 years to help the healing process.
1 rating with written reviews
July 15, 2026
Melissa is a wonderful therapist. She listens with patience, warmth, and genuine compassion. I never feel rushed or judged, and she creates a safe space where I feel heard and understood. She is also very solution-oriented, offering practical guidance while encouraging growth and hope. I’m grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and thoughtful therapist.