Melissa Barone

I work with teens, adults, couples and families; and also specializes in issues related to LGBTQ, multicultural identity, and athlete/musician performance. I work from an existential and attachment based model, is passionate about developing resilience, finding your OWN definition of substance use recovery, having reparative experiences and relationships, and finding meaning in trauma. My belief is that change on some level is always possible, regardless of what has led you here. I also believe that there is opportunity to transform from a victim to survivor mindset.

I offer an alternative experience that is casual, organic, "real," and uses humor when possible. I value a collaborative approach to therapy where we can discuss ideas that are meaningful to YOU. I am a firm believer that true progress in therapy is not just what we talk about together, but it is also dependent on what you are willing to put in between sessions out in the real world. Think of me like a teammate who is here to challenge you to become the most healed version of yourself.

Life continuously brings about many different challenges and changes. While this is part of the beauty of life and relationships, we may often find ourselves at a point of feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and repeating patterns that don't serve us. Sometimes we may be holding on to anger and resentment that we need to let go. It can help to have a neutral safe environment to explore how we want to grow and move forward!