Trauma-informed therapist supporting clients through anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes.
Hello!
Welcome! I’m excited to get to know you. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can feel understood and supported.
I’m Melissa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Reaching out for support is a big step, and my goal is to make sure you feel understood, supported, and encouraged as we work together.
I help people who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or the stress of balancing many responsibilities. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you, identify practical strategies, and build on your strengths so you can feel more grounded, resilient, and at peace in your daily life.
My style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Trauma-Focused CBT. No matter which tools we use, I always work from a trauma-informed, compassionate perspective where you can share openly without judgment.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Edinboro University in 2017 and have been a practicing social worker since 2013, with experience in hospitals, schools, community mental health, residential treatment, and child welfare. I also bring personal experience with foster care and adoption, which gives me unique insight into the challenges many individuals and families face.
Most importantly, I believe you don’t have to walk this path alone. I’d be honored to support you as you move toward a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.
Warmly,
Melissa
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
PA LCSW CW021317
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She is amazing!
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Thank you for being the neutral, judge free ear I needed to take me out of my depression.
Written on Aug 14, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa has been very helpful and is a joy to work with
Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
I am thankful for the resource and having Melissa to partner with my specific needs.
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Professional and knowledgeable
Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I am so thankful I discovered this app
Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues