Melissa is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor in New York, Florida and Virginia. Melissa has a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from The University at Buffalo and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Hofstra University. She is also certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.)

She believes that taking the steps to make changes in your life is the beginning of enhancing your well being. She strongly believes in working with you to create techniques to fit your specific needs for happiness. Together, you will customize a treatment plan to help guide you on a path to a healthy body and mind. With Melissa, you will work towards finding proper self-care skills, balance, and coping skills that work for you and change with your circumstances.

She specializes in providing therapy for adults (18+), couples and families of varied needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, and addiction. She is passionate about helping you take charge of your thoughts, feelings, & emotions to live a full life. She believes fulfillment is not a destination; it’s a process. Her passion is providing excellent clinical services which are delivered in a warm, compassionate setting. Her aim is to teach you the skills you need to overcome limitations you are facing so you can go on to lead a productive life.

*Virtual sessions only