

Hi,
I’m Melissa, Licensed Therapist and Your Favorite Relationship Expert.
My own personal life encouraged me to focus on helping clients experience successful relationships.
I have over 15 years experience and training with culturally diverse individuals and couples to improve their relationships.
I have worked in college counseling and community mental health agencies where relationship issues are a top concern. I also have specialized training on unhealthy and toxic relationships.
Before becoming a counselor, I spent many years as an educator in both elementary and special education.
That experience shaped how I connect with people, meeting them where they are, listening deeply, and believing in their potential. I aim to bring that same commitment and compassion into every therapy session.
As a child, I had my share of challenges, but I’ve worked through them and never let them define me. I believe in growth, in strength, and in choosing to create the life you want to live. As a counselor, I strive to help my clients gain the power of self-understanding and realize their unique brilliance.
I strive to support people in becoming more of who they already are, not to change them, but to help them find their path with confidence and clarity. I provide direction while respecting your autonomy, always staying grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your life.
The therapeutic methods I use are informed by evidence-based practices; a strong respect for neurodiversity; and a deep understanding of anxiety, overwhelm, and what it takes to thrive in a fast-paced world. My professional path combines the best of both worlds – mental health and education – to support clients in a practical, informed, and deeply personal way.
I earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education from St. Bonaventure University and Le Moyne College, followed by a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure. Through years of teaching, forensics, and private practice, I’ve learned that lasting change starts with understanding, and that’s precisely what I aim to offer every client I work with.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, stress, or men’s emotional health, I’m here to help you get grounded, clear, and moving forward. I offer telehealth across Florida and in person sessions in Pace Fl (32571) and I’m currently accepting new clients.
I bring a unique perspective to therapy after spending 18 years as a law enforcement officer, working in high‐stress environments and walking with people through the hardest moments of their lives. Today, I use that experience—along with my formal clinical training—to support adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by life.
I am board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in adolescent and young adult psychiatry. I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing degree from Nova Southeastern University with specialized training in psychiatry. For the last five year I have held various leadership positions for a local residential treatment center for teens that specializes in complex trauma treatment.
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive utilization review, case management, hospice, and health informatics. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, prescribing and managing medications, and delivering evidence-based therapies.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in Brevard County, Florida. I'm authorized to serve clients throughout Delaware and Florida.
My focus is supporting clients through life transitions, trauma, and grief. Most of my clients are experiencing a combination of the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and social withdrawal—symptoms that often stem from unresolved traumatic experiences.
In therapy, I help clients explore and process the people, places, and events that contributed to their trauma. Together, we work to reduce the power of triggers and painful memories so clients can focus on their current goals, relationships, and overall well-being.
Additionally, I am a certified Adoption Competent Therapist. As an adoptive parent and former foster parent, I am passionate about supporting children and families in the child welfare system and post-adoption. I help families build, repair, and strengthen attachment, while navigating the unique challenges that can arise from early loss and transitions.


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