Melissa Rodriguez

Melissa V. Rodriguez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 22 years of trauma-focused experience and more than a decade working in the entertainment industry. She founded ForU Therapy to enhance and advocate for the mental health of industry professionals, including, artists, musicians, actors, publicists, agents, and more. Melissa holds a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and dual Master’s degrees—one in Marriage and Family Therapy and another in Educational Counseling.

Melissa built ForU Therapy on a foundation of empathy, trust, and authenticity. She works closely with patients facing trauma—including those affected by physical, sexual, or emotional abuse—to help them overcome PTSD, grief, anxiety, and depression. By using advanced therapeutic techniques like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Melissa supports clients in navigating emotional struggles, building resilience, and achieving lasting healing.

“It’s important for my clients to know that there are good people in the world that truly and genuinely want to see them better themselves. It’s my job as a therapist to provide a safe place and the necessary skills to help them grow and flourish in areas that need support and guidance,” Rodriguez says.