Melissa Moreno

Life can be hard! My approach to therapy is to share with you a safe, non-judgmental space which we can build a strong therapeutic relationship so that together we can explore the challenges you face and develop a way to make changes and choices in your life so that your life is easier.

I will support you through our collaborative work in addressing harm, coping strategies, and facilitating healing. Through collaboration and support I will help empower you to understand your feelings and behaviors so you can make positive and lasting change. My primary treatment model starts with DBT and have over 20 years of training and experience with this skill-based model. DBT is a model with a strong educational component designed to provide you with skills for managing intense emotions.

Many people use defense responses created to avoid painful unconscious material from early childhood and/or other traumatic experiences. Having a strong base of skills will help allow for deeper healing and potentially inner child work resulting in long lasting healing and changes, breaking the cycle of generational trauma. Therapy provides the support and structure to facilitate your ability to make positive changes.