Melissa has been working in the mental health field since 2006 in a variety of settings such as inpatient for mental health, rehab for chemical dependency, long-term residential/rehab programs, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient psychotherapy (private practice). She has been working exclusively in private practice since 2014. She enjoys working with patients to improve relationships with self and others. Her biggest passion is working with couples.
Trainings below were received directly from those who created the theories which are utilized in treatment. Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Julie Gottman, and Dr. Sue Johnson.