With a deep understanding of the intricate connections between body image, societal norms, and overall well-being, Melissa offers a safe and nurturing space for internal exploration. Through a lens of social empathy, Melissa helps clients navigate the complexities of identity, privilege and systemic barriers that shape our experiences in this world. She believes in the power of self-acceptance, self-compassion, and in the recognition and validation of our own resilience. She offers a holistic approach to therapy that integrates evidence based techniques with empowerment and self compassion work. Melissa is a licensed and trained talk therapist, but also registered art therapist and a studio artist. She believes in creative thinking as a way to deepen our understanding of ourselves and the worlds we inhabit. She has worked as a therapist for over 10 years in many different contexts and with almost every population. If you're grappling with self esteem and body image issues, facing discrimination or feeling overwhelmed by the weight of societal expectations, Melissa is a valuable resource, ally and supporter for you. She tailors each session to meet her clients where they are at, to help cultivate and grow inner strength, embrace authenticity and reclaim self-power..
Academic Suffixes: | MA |
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Expertise: | Addiction, Anxiety, Asperger |