AllWays Health Partners | MGBHP Therapists in Hanover, MA

I am a strengths-based, solution focused clinician, who works to empower individuals to overcome obstacles and improve their overall daily functioning. My approach is to help clients identify triggers to their mental health challenges, develop coping strategies to meet client's specifics needs and assist is changing flawed cognitive patterns that exist. I will work with you to identify the best approach for your specific needs and goals.

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.

I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years. My eclectic approach includes CBT, DBT and reprocessing such as EMDR. We are not the sum of our issues. We have strengths and resiliencies allowing us to become aware of patterns and ways of coping that have served us in the past but may not be effective in the present. In collaborating, we identify needs and goals. Through appropriate therapeutic modalities we gain clarity, begin to shift behavior and create new outcomes. This is called growth and can have a ripple effect in other aspects of our lives.

Currently accepting NEW clients - “Discovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime's work, but it's worth the effort” - Fred Rogers. Are you struggling to cope with current life stressors? Do you find yourself worrying about past events and experiencing anxious thoughts or depressive symptoms? Please know you are not alone and there is hope.

For 20 years I have worked closely and collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to help them develop skills to ease stress, manage difficult emotions, improve communication and strengthen relationships. If you are seeking to discover a deeper understanding of yourself, explore family issues, improve relationships or learn skills to manage complex and challenging emotions I am here to help.

Effective treatment for mental health and addiction problems will take place when a treatment partnership based on respect and honesty is developed with the client. Effective treatment is strength based in nature; recognizing that all people possess resources for change and that change is possible when these resources are utilized. Solution focused therapy is generally the most effective method of treatment. I will work with a client to identify a problem and then formulate a treatment plan that will suit their specific needs. I specialize in Addictions, Trauma, PTSD, and Mental Wellness and use Hypnosis effectively. Call me

Change is constant, and can be overwhelming at times. Life can present with surprising challenges and difficult obstacles. Whether regarding relationship conflicts, professional difficulties, self-esteem issues, fears or grief, transitions can be difficult to navigate. It is important to identify triggers and release negative patterns that may be preventing you from healing and moving forward toward creating healthy pathways.

I am a solution focused clinician with a successful track record helping individuals, teens and families overcome anxiety, depression and a general lack of motivation or direction in life. I help my clients set a clear vision for their future by helping them identify and develop personal, academic and/or career goals that truly inspires them, followed by a personalized, step-by-step plan for achieving their goals. I am also a licensed Special Education teacher and Educational Advocate. I help teens who are struggling in school get back on track and receive the appropriate level of school services they need in order to succeed.

I am a strength based therapist with over 25 years of Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment. I also am a Certified Problem Gambling Specialist. My treatment is client based and work with my clients to create their own treatment plans. Therapy includes CBT, mindfulness, gentle reprocessing , and other modalities which fit the circumstances of each individual client.

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.