Our Team of Mental Health Professionals

Hello there! My name is Melanie. I am a Florida native that decided to return to grad school at the University of Florida in my mid-30s. After earning my Masters; Specialist degrees in Counselor Education, I went on to work in a non-profit agency in Martin County that specializes in mental health therapy for children; adolescents. I eventually transitioned into working in an acute care facility that offered psychiatric stabilization services to adolescents; adults. For the last 5 years, I’ve been working as a primary therapist with adults struggling with addiction. I enjoy working with diverse populations; have a passion for helping others become the best version of themselves. Life can be challenging; overwhelming; sometimes just having an empathetic ear can mean the world. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile; I look forward to meeting you!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we will focus on getting to know each other and identifying some of the challenges you are facing. We will also review basic expectations for treatment and explore any questions or concerns that you may have. After our first session, we will work together to identify goals for treatment. As your treatment progresses, we will discuss different strategies that can help you to better manage any symptoms of anxiety and/or depression that you may be experiencing. We will continue to work collaboratively to address stressors and challenges that you are facing.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize various treatment modalities, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT

(Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing (MI); Person-Centered Therapy.

Areas of Specialization:

My areas of expertise include effective management of anxiety; depression, assertiveness training, learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, and helping my clients to build their self-esteem; confidence. I also specialize in working through issues related to addiction and codependency. Additionally, I have expertise in behavioral therapy; effective parenting strategies.