I strongly believe in a collaborative relationship between client and therapist, working towards a common goal: to bring a greater sense of well being, your life, psyche, body, and relationships. Together, we will define your goals and determine the treatment modalities and resources that will best serve your needs.
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years of practice specializing in children, adolescents and families. Her experience addresses a range of needs that include anxiety, depression, family/peer relationships, social functioning, post traumatic stress and complex trauma.
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Simmons College School of Social Work
Masters in Clinical Social Work 1991
Rutgers University
Bachelors in Social Work 1989
CGP-Certiified Group Psychotherapist- American Group Psychotherapy-2014
Initial certification EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization, Reprocessing), through EMDRIA.
EXPERIENCE
Melissa started her career with the Yale Child Study Center and continued to work with schools systems, outpatient mental health centers and private practice.
Melissa was the Director of Behavioral Health at the Full Service Health Center in Paterson Public Schools, NJ. She created this program as a resource for students to receive individual, group and family therapy. In building this program, she supervised and trained many mental health professionals in addition to working as a clinician.
Currently, she works at her private practice in Midland Park where she is able to impact clients, families and professionals.
SPECIALTIES
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Therapy for Stress & Anxiety
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Therapy for Depression
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Therapy for Trauma
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EMDR
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Family Therapy
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Sand Tray Therapy
CONTACT ME
PHONE
201-410-3810
ADDRESS
44 Cross Ave (Suite 1A), Midland Park, NJ 07432