Melissa Brown
I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years experience. Throughout my career, I’ve helped people of all ages navigate health challenges, major life transitions, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma.
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.
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.
First session
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.
Strengths
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.
Ideal clients
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’ and reconnect with your innate capacity to move from hurt to healing.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
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.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ConnecticutLicense 58.009842