Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Melissa specializes in working with autistic individuals and those with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and emotional and behavioral challenges.
Melissa earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern University and has extensive experience providing mental health services in schools, community settings, and group private practice. Her professional background includes crisis response, case management, suicide prevention and intervention, family support, social-emotional skills development, individual and group therapy, and work with children involved in foster care systems. She also has experience supporting infants and toddlers through therapeutic early childhood programs and possesses knowledge of Special Education eligibility and school-based supports.
Melissa believes that every person has unique strengths and the capacity for growth. She works collaboratively with clients to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where healing and meaningful change can occur. Her approach is person-centered and integrates evidence-based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychodynamic therapy, and Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Melissa believes that each individual possesses unique strengths and the capacity for growth. She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and move toward the changes that matter most to them.
Melissa is licensed to provide therapy services in Oregon and Washington and offers both in-person and telehealth appointments. As a Clinical Supervisor, Melissa enjoys teaching, mentoring, and supporting counselors in their professional growth
Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends throughout the Pacific Northwest. She can often be found exploring the region’s beaches, rivers, and lakes, or relaxing with her favorite hobbies of knitting and crocheting.
