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: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes
MO LPC 2024039437
IL LCPC 180005358
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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 amazing! She listens so well; remembers so well what we’ve talked about, and helps me feel so much better each time we talk.
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Melissa is an awesome therapist!!! She helps me stay at an even keel with what life throws at me!!! She’s the best!!!
Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
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
Melissa listens extremely well and validates my thoughts and feelings. She guides me to a healthier way of thinking and healing. With just two sessions, I already feel so much lighter. I really enjoy my video chats with her.
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Melissa is the best!! I love her so much. With her help and guidance I have grown so much, found a confidence I didn’t know was possible, and life just feels lighter. Thank you for being such a beautiful person.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd