If you’re looking for a therapist who feels real, approachable, and genuinely invested in you, you’re in the right place. I believe therapy works best when you feel understood, respected, and safe enough to be honest. I lead with warmth, curiosity, and compassion, while also offering thoughtful challenges when they’re helpful for growth. We can laugh, sit with hard emotions, and talk about what’s actually going on, without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out.
The heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I see healing as something that happens between us, built on trust, consistency, and feeling truly seen. I show up as a real human in the room and value collaboration, transparency, and pacing that feels right for you. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported and empowered, while also gently encouraged to step outside of patterns that may no longer be serving you.
I draw from CBT and DBT to help you build practical skills, increase emotional awareness, and better understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. I also approach therapy relationally, paying close attention to how your past and present relationships shape the way you experience yourself and others. Together, we’ll explore what’s coming up for you now, strengthen coping tools, and work toward change that feels meaningful and sustainable.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a space where you don’t have to carry everything alone, I’m here. You don’t need to be “ready” or have all the answers to begin. I’ll meet you where you are, offer steady support, and walk alongside you as we work toward greater clarity, balance, and self-compassion.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love
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Melissa has been an amazing.
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Helpful and gave me good pointers and strategies to handle my anxiety.
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melissa is a very caring therapist and very knowledgeable. She listens to me, provides great feedback and advice. Makes me feel comfortable, so it does not feel like I am being looked at through a microscope. We get through every nook and cranny of my mental health, emotions, and thoughts. I am very happy with her as a therapist.
Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
All positive so far. Great conversations. Great suggestions. I have zero negative feedback through our first two sessions.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa is amazing and down to earth. She makes you feel comfortable and provides a safe space to share whatever it is that you are feeling. I am so grateful to have been matched with such a great therapist.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa is great in terms of establishing quick rapport and developing trust and relationship. I am at total ease and always feel better after our session. Melissa makes great suggestions on coping strategies and helps with establishing goals and coping strategies.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd