Melissa is a Maine born native with clinical roots stemming from Boston to Portland, providing treatment to people in need of mental health service. With two decades of experience working in social services and over a decade of clinical experience, Melissa is confident in her training and knowledge on how to deliver informed, yet compassionate treatment. Melissa currently offers remote therapy to people across the life spectrum struggling to function with anxiety, depression, and grief. Sensitive to those who may be feeling overwhelmed or even paralyzed by their own mental health needs, Melissa supports client's with individualized evidence-based treatment. Highly influenced by the late psychologist, Carl Rogers, Melissa emphasizes a humanistic, client-centered approach, while integrating CBT to support management of intrusive thoughts. Finding the right therapist can be a process; time and careful consideration must be taken when attempting to find an appropriate fit. If considering Melissa, please email to schedule a consultation.
Qualifications: | Wheelock College/Boston University |
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Academic Suffixes: | LCSW |
Expertise: | Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism, Body Positivity, Cancer, Child or Adolescent, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Intellectual Disability, Life Transitions, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Women |