Melissa Gallup

I offer online appointments Sunday–Thursday, 12 PM–11 PM, with scheduling flexibility. Feel free to text or call 315-406-8058.

With 15 years of social work experience and six years practicing psychotherapy, I bring compassion, authenticity, humor, and a down-to-earth approach to therapy. I believe in genuine conversations, meeting people where they are, and creating a comfortable, nonjudgmental space.

I'm passionate about helping people improve emotional wellness, communication, parenting, relationships, dating experiences, confidence, and life balance. I'm supportive and understanding, but also honest and direct. I believe personal growth sometimes means hearing a different perspective. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self, strengthen your relationships, and create meaningful change.

My approach is authentic, compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused. I believe therapy should combine emotional processing, self-awareness, honest conversations, and practical strategies you can apply in everyday life.

I meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and respectfully challenge patterns that may be holding you back. Together, we'll work on effective communication, healthy boundaries, relationships, parenting, dating confidence, emotional wellness, and life balance.

I incorporate CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques tailored to your needs.

I believe in practicing what I preach, focusing on your strengths, and helping you develop realistic solutions that create lasting change.

Expect a genuine, relaxed, and nonjudgmental conversation where you can comfortably be yourself. We'll discuss what's bringing you to therapy, your strengths, current challenges, coping strategies, and what you'd like to improve.

Whether you're navigating emotional challenges, parenting, communication, relationships, dating, confidence, or life balance, we'll explore what's working, what isn't, and where you'd like to grow.

I'll listen with compassion, offer honest perspectives, and help you identify practical strategies and realistic goals. My goal is for you to feel heard, understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.