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A woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat with a string of beads, holding a young girl in her arms, on a sandy beach with the ocean and pier in the background.
A woman crouching down in a backyard with a young boy standing nearby, both looking at a colorful toy. The scene is set on a grassy area with trees and a wooden fence in the background.

Hi, I’m Melissa.

I’m a licensed mental health counselor. I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida and have extensive experience working in the mental health field.

I have always enjoyed listening to people’s stories and offering a compassionate, supportive presence, which naturally led me to pursue a career as a mental health counselor. 

LET'S CONNECT

I personally live this life. I live the life of an involved stepmom who now has a child of her own and balancing roles between all of my children while healing from my own wounds. I feel as a therapist that I cannot ask my clients to do any work that I have not done for myself.

I have worked with individuals of all ages—adolescents, adults, couples, and families—in both outpatient and intensive outpatient settings. My experience in intensive care developed a strong passion for assisting families through difficult times, strengthening parent-child relationships, supporting families through co-parenting challenges, and fostering healthier communication patterns.

Contact Me

If you’re a new client desiring counseling, please book an intro call. This is the fastest way to get started!

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If you have a mental health emergency, please call 911.