"I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”
- The poet Hafez of Persia
Welcome!
Do you find yourself feeling burnt out, disconnected, disheartened or alone? Do you wish that you could be seen, truly seen, for all that you are and all that you could be? Do you wish that you could let down your walls and love yourself and the people around you without fear or reservations? You can. Your journey starts here.
All services are being offered exclusively through the use of telehealth, offering you the ability to seek support from the comfort of your own space.
Who I Am
Welcome! My name is Melissa. I have been described as "calm, gentle, soft-spoken, serene, an excellent listener, non-judgmental, open, kind, thoughtful, accepting, welcoming and heartfelt." Together, we can create a safe space for you to set down your burdens, invite your emotions for a cup of tea and conversation, and begin exploring all of the possibilities and potential that life has to offer you.
Specialty Areas
Trauma Therapy and EMDR
My primary focus is the treatment of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), developmental or early childhood trauma and complex trauma (C-PTSD). I am trained in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is recognized as being a highly effective treatment for trauma.
Psychotherapy
In addition to the treatment of trauma, I am also skilled in the treatment of issues related to abuse and neglect, domestic violence, women's issues, women's empowerment, parent education and parent coaching. Though these are my primary specialty areas, I am experienced in treating a wide range of concerns with the use of EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sand Play Therapy, CBT, DBT and other therapeutic modalities.
Virginia Board Approved Supervision
I am a board approved supervisor currently accepting new residents in counseling seeking off-site supervision. My focus as a supervisor is on providing support, guidance, and the foundational skills needed to enter the field of counseling with confidence.
