My name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, Virginia and DC. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from University of South Florida. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of individuals and problems, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, difficulty with life transitions, stress management, and grief. I also have professional and personal experience with military and law enforcement cultures.
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches. My approach is individualized and based on the needs of each person. I treat everyone with respect, dignity, and am nonjudgmental. I believe we all have the answers on how we can live our best life and therapy is a way for us to tap into those answers. I take a collaborative approach with your treatment, as you are the expert on your life.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC200001210
VA LCSW 0904013242
FL LCSW SW14813
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The best.
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Melissa is a wonderful therapist. She put me at ease and made the therapy process so seamless! Grateful to be working with her
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
She is amazing!
Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Great listener, thoughtful and practical advice and guidance, and looking forward to continuing my sessions which im finding very helpful
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Talking with Melissa takes such a huge weight off my chest every time we have a session. She makes me feel heard and understood. Therapy with her has been immensely helpful.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Melissa is an incredibly good listener. She is very patient and pays attention to you. This makes her effective at being able to help you change negative thoughts and behaviors. Melissa is great!
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd