Melissa Hartley

I have a twenty five year career in social work based on a lifelong commitment to equity, inclusion, and transparency. I specialize in strengths-based, empathetic counseling that honors each client’s individuality, lived experience, and personal goals. Guided by both professional expertise and personal experience, I help clients explore and dismantle internalized biases while deepening their understanding of barriers, both internal and systemic. I am committed to creating a safe, informed, and affirming space for healing and growth. I approach each interaction with sincerity, humility, deep respect, and optimism. I help clients explore internalized biases and understand internal and systemic barriers.

My goal is to be there for you, to listen deeply, reflect honestly, and help you uncover insights that empower you to move forward. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a steady presence to our work, and I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, identity, sexuality, health issues, or work. I have a special place in my heart for helpers and caregivers who carry the weight of others' pain while managing their own.

I inform my therapeutic work with evidence-based practices. These practices and tools are psychoeducational, strength-based, client-centered, dialectical-behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and equity-based.