Melanie attended the University of Massachusetts and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She continued her education at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, receiving a Master of Clinical and Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Adolescent and Child Psychology. She completed an internship with Pinebrook Services working as a counselor with children, adolescents, and families. Melanie is a dual licensed therapist who is nationally certified (NCC).
Melanie is dynamic in her therapeutic style using an eclectic mix of theories and strategies designed specifically for the individual’s needs and strengths. Employing a diverse repertoire of therapeutic modalities such as:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic therapy, solution-focused therapy, behavior modification, and client-centered techniques, alongside humanistic, psychoanalytic, and psychodynamic theories. These approaches are customized in partnership with the individual to offer a therapeutic framework that resonates with their unique requirements and inclinations. MHT conducts a comprehensive assessment of the client's needs, facilitating the provision of supplementary wellness services aimed at fostering a holistic approach to well-being with the use of evidenced based strategies.
Melanie offers comprehensive support services and advocating tailored to individuals, couples, and families experiencing daily living stress, trauma, negative life events, familial challenges, symptoms of various diagnoses, adjustment difficulties, distress, and other common experiences encountered in daily life.
Melanie will create a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Encourage you to go at your own pace. Focus on connection over content — meaning they’ll prioritize making you feel understood before analyzing or problem-solving. We will explore challenges, strengths, goals and what works best for you.
