Melissa Sawyer

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and have worked in mental health since 2019 across both youth and adult settings, supporting individuals with trauma, anxiety, and depression. I’m passionate about creating a space where you can better understand yourself and feel empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can walk away with more clarity and options. I believe awareness leads to choice, and choice leads to power.

My approach to therapy is holistic, humanistic, and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on building a genuine, trusting connection. I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship creates the safety needed to do deeper, meaningful work. I integrate approaches such as CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques, tailoring each session to what you need most. Together, we’ll create a plan that supports your growth, helps you reframe your story, and moves you toward the life you want.

During our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a comfortable, safe space for you. I’ll walk you through what therapy can look like, answer any questions, and begin exploring what brings you in and what you hope to gain from the process. This is also your opportunity to get a feel for me as your therapist and make sure it feels like a good fit. We’ll move at your pace, with a focus on understanding your story and your goals.