Melissa Amaya

Comprehensive Mental Health Care for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples and Seniors. "One Practice for The Whole Family throughout all Stages of Life". Starting at age 2.Whether you're a parent worried about your toddler, a teenager navigating something overwhelming or an adult carrying old grief or anxiety I can help. So, wherever you are in life there's a place for you here!

I've spent 30 years working across hospice, psychiatric crisis screening, in patient and out patient programs, medical settings and private practice. I am also EMDR certified, which means I'm trained in a research-backed approach specifically designed to help people heal from trauma, grief and PTSD. I am also the mother of a special needs child so I can relate. I bring all of that experience to our work together.

"I'm warm and interactive, which means our sessions won't just be about talking through what's hard. We'll actively work on what is possible for you.I focus on your strengths and tailor my approach to what you actually need.

For clients working through Trauma, PTSD or Grief I use EMDR: a technique that helps the brain reprocess painful memories so they lose their hold on your daily life. For younger children, I use play-based techniques that make our sessions feel natural and age-appropriate.Whatever brings you in, I'll meet you where you are."

"You'll leave our sessions with a clearer sense of yourself, practical tools for handling what life is throwing at you, and the kind of support that doesn't ask you to have it all together before you walk in the door."