Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who specializes in individual, group and family therapy with children, adolescents and families. Melissa has 25 years of clinical experience working with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, family issues and various other psychological issues. Melissa has extensive experience working with children and families in crisis.
Melissa is an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, offering executive function coaching and support in addition to therapy for kids, teens and adults.
She uses a broad range of techniques including, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Trauma Informed Therapy. Melissa is a Certified Nurtured Heart Trainer. She will often use the Nurtured Heart Approach when working with her clients to assist them in finding their strengths and greatness. She is passionate about building upon and strengthening the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist in order to ensure a safe and supportive environment. She is empathic, non-judgmental and invested in providing the best possible care to all she serves.
Melissa is a member of the Children’s Inter Agency Coordinating Council of Bergen County and The Suicide Awareness Task Force for Bergen County. She has attended many conferences on Suicide Awareness and promoting stigma-free environments.
New Jersey LPC License #: 37PC00794700