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Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas in art in 1991 as well as a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillip's Graduate Institute (California) in 2008. My post-graduate studies focused on client-centered therapy as well as narrative therapy and grief work. I have additional training on evidence based practices in grief recovery.
I have worked in a private practice and in clinics with clients with a wide range of issues, including; but not limited to grief recovery, relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. I have worked with children, adolescents, couples and adult clients.
It often takes courage to seek therapy. Congratulations on taking the first step. Together we will look for solutions and resources to help you with what you are going through.
My style of therapy is warm, solution-focused and interactive. I am a humanistic therapist who believes that you are the center of therapy. My approach is combine talk therapy with activities you will complete and bring back to therapy to reach your goals in both brief and long term therapy. Of course, if your preference is just talk therapy, we can focus on that solely.
I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
23yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefIntimacyDepression
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Innocenzi. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Melissa has been great. Very good demeanor and easy to work with.
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning coping with life changes, and coaching
Professional but warm demeanor. Very understanding and approaches issues honestly but gently. 10/10 would therapy again.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
The best!! Always listens and remains positive. Def love working with her
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is knowledgeable and empathetic towards my daily struggles
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I've only been with Melissa a few months, and she is exceptional. I feel heard and she gives me angles that really make me grow and heal.
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Speaking with Melissa has made a huge difference in my life. I don’t know what I would do without her and I’m so glad I have found her through your service.
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa has been the resource I needed - I knew I needed to return to therapy, but I didn't realize the extent of that need until meeting with Melissa.
After our first session I felt immediate relief of distress and depression. She has been a great listener, offered tools and support and has been sensitive/respectful of my identity. I highly recommend her and appreciate her caring service.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and adhd
Melissa is amazing, she helps you solve the problems in your life from the foundation. She’s amazing and works so hard
Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Melissa is very caring and easy to talk to. Professional.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She was very insightful and recognized that my issue stemmed from my own low self esteem and insecurities in areas. She was very helpful in helping me prepare for a difficult situation.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Melissa has been amazing from day one. She listens intently, and truly understands how to help work through grief and anxiety. I’m really glad I’ve been able to work with her.
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
She really listens to me
Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
She has a wonderful insight on how you are feeling and offers sound honest advice.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa’s comments, advice and observations are quite helpful.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
Melissa has been supportive, goal-oriented, and quick to respond. I appreciate her guidance.
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and anger management
Melissa was a wonderful confidant and always made me feel validated and at ease at the end of our sessions. She gave me a lot of tools to help me succeed in my pursuit for better mental health. So thankful for her!
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I always feel supported, never judged, and like I can say anything.
Written on Nov 05, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melissa is AMAZING! I am so grateful for her and her help. She is a very good listener and she really understands your needs and gives you all the tools and advices you need to overcome issues. She was really supportive in my healing journey and I looked forward to my therapy sessions with her. Thank you for everything Melissa! :)
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Understands the situation and gives great advice
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Melissa is amazing and gives practical and valuable advice. I am so grateful for her and am thrilled that she is my therapist. It took a lot of searching, but it was worth it.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa is very attractive and wonderful therapist
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Melissa is a thoughtful, compassionate person, and I’m quite glad we connected.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning grief, and intimacy-related issues
Melissa has continued to be instrumental in my personal growth.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Had several sessions with Melissa where we discussed a number of different issues. Melissa was a great listener and incredibly insightful with advice, recommendations, and support. Through our sessions and my own personal exploration I was able to find the answers I needed, as well as some I didn’t know I needed. Highly recommend her services.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, adhd, intimacy-related issues, and addictions
I had a great experience with Melissa, she was a great listener and really helped me get through some emotions that I was having trouble processing.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is passionate about what she does, and it reflects with the help and communication given. She always encourages me to communicate and be the best person I can be!
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Only had two sessions so far, she is helping me through a difficult time and I am really looking forward to continuing to work with her.
Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
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