Melissa believes that the goal of therapy is to help clients tap into their inner wisdom and create changes that lead to wellness. Melissa approaches therapy from an authentic and empathetic space and strives to empower clients to improve their own well-being and achieve the goals they desire. She utilizes Person-centered and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to assist clients with their goals. She has also completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and enjoys using this to help clients who feel stuck.

Melissa enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She worked extensively with adolescents who have a history of trauma in an inpatient treatment facility. She also has experience working with adolescents and adults in an eating disorder treatment center and is passionate about helping clients with eating and body image concerns. Melissa received her M.A. in Counseling at UNC Charlotte and her B.A. in Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of North Carolina.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys hanging out with her two pups Cheeto and Hershey, hiking, and doing yoga. She also enjoys exploring new coffee shops and restaurants!