About
Hi, and thank you for looking at my profile! My name is Melissa and I am excited to meet you. Let me introduce myself and what I am about.
I received both my bachelor's degree and master's degree at the University of West Florida in psychology and mental health counseling. Since then, I have attained my license in Mental Health counseling and am working on my marriage and family license currently.
My love of counseling began at my internship in a residential shelter working with homeless/runaway youth, families, and foster families. Since then, I have been working in a non-profit company working with a wide array of clients, including adults, young adults, families, adolescents, and children. I have several years of doing parenting education experience, as well as more than 5 years of counseling experience as well. I have been trained and certified in a variety of therapies, including cogntive behavioral, EMDR, and other trauma focused therapies. My passion is helping individuals and families achieve their potential through finding their strengths and working towards change.
I am here to listen and help. Have a great day!
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Children's Home Society Of Florida
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Years in Practice
8 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Lmhc)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lmft)
Practice Locations
1300 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32501-2664
Phone Number: (850) 266-2764