Melissa has been working as a counselor for 15 years. Prior to joining Core Counseling in 2018, she gained valuable experience working for 9 years in community mental health.   Through her years of practice, Melissa has learned the importance of offering an accepting and empowering space that allows her clients to gain the understanding and healing that fosters change. 

Melissa is well versed in treating complex trauma, anxiety disorders,mood disorders, depression, relationship/family issues and works with clients aged 18 and up as well as couples. She is trained  in several modalities of treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR Level I and II). She has also received training in somatic interventions and has integrated this into her approach with clients.  

Melissa received her Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential in 2023 and is able to provide supervision services to both associate and fully licensed clinicians. 

Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and her M.A. in Psychological Counseling from Monmouth University. NJ License # 37PC00530700 NPI# 1619356904