I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Virginia with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorder, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced issues with substance addiction.
My counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My therapeutic style consists of helping you gain insight and the necessary tools to help you make positive change in your life. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701008440
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Melissa is the best ‼️
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
This is my first therapy ever. I find Melissa friendly and supportive and I think she helps me think about myself more kindly. I am always nervous and criticize myself and I had felt helpless recently but now I am more hopeful that things might change.
Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue