I am licensed in Illinois with 23 years of professional work experience. I have a master's degree in adult psychology and a master's degree in child psychology. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression, self-injurious behavior, PTSD and domestic violence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes
MO LPC 2024039437
IL LCPC 180005358
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Melissa is very professional and friendly. She is insightful and builds a wonderful rapport with her clients. Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 05, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa always has me covered. I look forward to my weekly conversations with her. Melissa helps me to process my emotions. I value her as my therapist.
Written on Jul 30, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
This was my first therapy session and Melissa was fantastic and listened really well to me rambling :)
Written on Apr 02, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Melissa is fantastic - she listens, really, really, really well and remembers all the things we've talked about before; she also helps me feel heard and that really means a lot. I trust her and am getting a lot of benefit from our sessions.
Written on Dec 19, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Melissa is the best therapist I’ve ever had! She doesn’t make me feel judged and she listens to me. I’m 100% comfortable with her! She is very kind and compassionate! Highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
Melissa is my first therapist I've ever talked with. I did not really want to do this, but after talking with her I would highly recommend to her to anyone. She is very easy to talk to and makes you feel like she really knows you.
Written on Feb 23, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months