Adults Therapists in Hanover, MA

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing personalized care and treatment for adults and adolescents using a variety of therapeutic and evidence-based approaches.

Are you a motivated woman wanting to transition your professional life or business to the next level? Is your confidence, personal relationship, anxiety, mindset, time management, or life imbalance getting in the way? For 25+ years, I have successfully counselled and coached adolescents and adults to make transformative mindset shifts which create greater life satisfaction, happiness, and more fulfilling relationships. Call for a complimentary phone consultation.

Melissa provides individual therapy to adults and children ages 3-11. Her experience also includes working with traumatized children within the foster care system. Melissa believes that effective therapy outcomes require one’s commitment and active involvement to reach the goals one hopes to achieve. Her counseling style is delivered through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology. Melissa’s areas of specialty include: depression, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, life stages and transitions. Melissa also utilizes Play Therapy for children experiencing loss, trauma, anxiety and/or frustration.

**TeleHealth only (Virtual Meetings)** I currently utilize software that is secure and HIPAA-Compliant. Your confidentially is important. I work with children, adolescents, and adults . My goal is to create a safe, respectful, supportive and comfortable environment where clients can explore difficult issues and learn new skills and strategies to cope with the challenges that are being faced. My approach and clinical style is eclectic with the goal of adapting to each client's specific needs and objectives.

Data shows that DBT is the fastest growing therapeutic approach for many diagnoses and emotional issues. Unlike "therapy as usual", DBT offers real-life, real-time strategies to manage intense emotions. This allows you to track your progress throughout your program. Our Team members have been trained by Behavioral Tech, the institute that created, and remains the front-line DBT authority. Our Team of therapists also has training in other therapeutic models that they are able to weave into your sessions, as needed. Inspired is the result of twenty plus years of serving the community's DBT and emotional healing needs.

Therapy can be a life changing process when its with the right clinician. My personal approach to therapy is above all empowerment - I want my client to know the decisions and conclusions they come to are their own and that they have the full potential within themselves to succeed. Using a relaxed, conversational style of communicating I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, general life stressors, eating disorders and relationship issues and people who are doing well - many clients have stayed working with me for years to maintain their hard earned happiness!

Providing Telehealth services only. Typically, I see adults who are struggling with relationships, loss and life transitions including aging and divorce. Often they enter therapy feeling anxious, sad, confused, angry and unable to move beyond ineffective patterns of behavior.

"I believe self-acceptance is the key to positive change." There are times in our lives that can become overwhelming and difficult for whatever reason, but I believe we all have the capacity to improve ourselves and achieve happiness. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment where you can feel at ease to discover who you are. Through counseling, I will assist in developing your strengths while addressing your weaknesses, teach effective coping skills and incorporate strategies to overcome obstacles in your life. My practice can accommodate children, and adults in individual, couples and family settings.