Melissa specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds. Her therapeutic approach incorporates elements of art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered, mindfulness, and internal family system therapies. Melissa’s approach is empathetic, compassionate, creative, and non-judgmental. She aims to create honest and trusting relationships with patients, where they feel safe expressing themselves. Melissa previously worked as a therapist in residential and outpatient eating disorder treatment. She loves traveling, reading, going to the beach, watching TV, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with her dog.
Academic Suffixes: | LMFT |
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Expertise: | Other, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Other, Stress, Trauma and PTSD |