LCSW, 15 years of experience
I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and families across school, community, office, and telehealth settings. Throughout my career, I’ve helped people of all ages navigate health challenges, major life transitions, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. In my private practice, I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to face parts of their lives that have become too heavy to carry alone. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply validating— I believe that healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and safe enough to explore what's been holding us back.
Your initial session will be a chance for us to get to know each other, explore what brings you to therapy, and begin developing a treatment plan. Future sessions will be tailored to your needs and goals for therapy.
I believe you are the expert on your own life- therapy is your journey, taken at your pace. My role is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space and offer you support as you pause, reflect, and move forward.
If you’re reading this, you may be at a pivotal point in your life and in need of real change. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply not yourself— I’m here to help you uncover the deeper ‘why’ behind your pain and reconnect with your innate capacity to move from hurt to healing.
My approach is grounded in mindfulness, guided by a strengths-based perspective and trauma sensitive lens. I prioritize present-moment awareness, individual resilience and inherent capabilities.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 3, 2025
the intake session went really well!! i’m excited to meet with melissa again she was very kind and understanding, and the session felt really productive
May 21, 2025
Melissa does not jump to conclusions , does not judge and gathers lots of information before making any type of informed decision or suggestion. She shows patience and understanding. Her ability to accept me for who i am and not just a paycheck is what stands out to me most over prior therapists
March 11, 2025
Great listener- Thanks Melissa!