As a licensed psychotherapist in Florida with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and self-esteem development.
I have extensive expertise working with diverse populations, including adults and couples, military veterans, first responders, and individuals processing significant life transitions such as divorce and other life adjustments. My approach is compassionate and tailored, drawing from evidence-based practices to support healing and personal growth.
My clinical focus spans a wide range of sensitive areas, including posttraumatic stress, mood disorders, alcohol and substance use recovery, and healing from abuse. I am committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for emotional wellness.
Through collaborative and personalized therapeutic work, I aim to empower individuals to understand their strengths, process challenging experiences, and cultivate resilience. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate your unique journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Impulsivity, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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License information
FL LMHC Mh8324
Reviews
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Very good listener and is always supportive.
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Top notch! Give her a chance change your life!
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Melissa is patient and easy to talk to. Even if I'm not making much progress or have setbacks I don't feel judged by her.
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Melissa has been great on my on and off journey to be a better father, husband, leader and overall human being. I am grateful for her.
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coaching
Right on point!!!
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Melissa is amazing, I'm truly enjoying every session with her..Very thankful for her..
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
Love my therapist!!
Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Melissa (Michelle) has been truly amazing. I have always been nervous to start therapy. Three weeks in and I can’t get enough! She listens, analyzes and truly wants to see you succeed. I can’t recommend her enough!
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Michelle is AMAZING! She is caring, kind, funny and is a huge believer in letting you lead the session. She truly does care for all her clients and wants the absolute best for them even.
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very good with direction.
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Melissa is amazing. She has helped me manage a major crisis in my life (separation/divorce) and also helped me dig into some of my own patterns. She is a gem.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is awesome. Understands my job and the particular stresses that come from it. Highly recommend for other public safety personnel
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Melissa is very supportive and responds in ways that let you know you are being heard. She has been able to help build my ego back up in a time that is very easy to get myself down. I'm feeling much stronger in life and it's only been two sessions. Thank you Melissa Ronan!
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
She’s very comforting and gives advice and homework after each session
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Melissa has been an incredible resource! I’ve learned so much from her and find myself applying the tools she gives me daily. Highly recommend!!
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Absolutely fantastic, Michelle helped me through a tough time and provided me with the forum and tools to make me a better person.
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Melissa has blown me away with her compassion and authenticity since day one of working with her. With her patience and guidance, she has helped me move through a really tough time in my life with grace for myself and optimism for the future. If you get matched with Melissa, consider yourself a very lucky duck! She is the best around :)
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have had therapy from all over the world, coaches alike. She is extraordinary and I feel truly lucky to have found her.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and adhd
She is wonderful. Insightful
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
She’s the first and last therapist I want. She’s the best.
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
Has helped me alot
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I love working with Melissa! She is so understanding and compassionate and really connects and listens to me!
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
My therapist is very helpful and available for me.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Melissa is an excellent clinician. I have been very happy with my time spent with her. She is inquisitive, direct, and good at making you feel like improvement is possible. Highly recommend.
Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Very knowledgeable and skilled. She’s helped me become more independent!
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Life-changing. Empowering. Fun.
I've been working with Michelle (aka Melissa) since November. Not only is it a joy to work with her (I always look forward to our sessions) she has also helped me so much with relationship, ADHD, self-worth, and anxiety issues. When I started working with her all of the above were nearly ruling my life. I didn't even know I had impulse issues! Now, I see the patterns of my ADHD brain and have a foothold in building better habits. Thank god!!!
In short, she's honest, compassionate, and skilled. If you want a champ in your corner to help you fight for a better life and get results, she's the one.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very good therapist.. she understands and gives me solutions to work on… I’m confident that I picked the right therapist
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa Ronan is an excellent therapist. She's always been highly supportive and sensitive to my needs in therapy. She truly listens and will change her approach if one approach is not working, which I appreciate. It's obvious she's passionate about her vocation and will give you the attention you need. Highly recommend.
Written on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I really enjoy my session with Ms. Ronan. She has a full understanding of my worries and listens without any judgement which is si difficult to find. She helps me view things in a different perspective, perhaps some that I didn’t see before. I am extremely happy to have the opportunity to have her as my therapist.
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have been so happy with my experience with BetterHelp and with my counseler. I have tried therapy before and stopped after a few sessions due to cost and just not gelling with my therapist. This experience has been so much better than prior. My therapist is attentive and always supports me (while also calling me on the things that I need to be called on haha). I have loved my experience and will continue!
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and eating disorders
Melissa Ronan always makes me feel at ease, and free of any judgement. She has helped me to develop a plan to cope with confrontations at work and while at home. She truly does seem to care about her clients well-being. I highly recommend Melissa to anyone in need!
Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
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