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Melissa Tarbox

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Dover, NH 03820
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (603) 945-5481
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Time is up! You've tried to fix things on your own... Every morning you tell yourself today will be different, & you do your best, but by day's end you find yourself right back where you started. It's like watching an Instagram REEL, searching for the meaning & then it starts over. Life tricks us into believing we can't be different... eventually, feeling stuck becomes normal. You're irritable, anxious or angry, motivated but lack energy? Maybe you're disconnected from or fighting with kids, family, or friends. I can help you gain clarity & find new ways to relate. Perspective is power & you have the power to end this chapter.
My approach is designed to challenge u. I use evidence-based methods to teach u things u didn't know before. While many therapies focus on 'what happened to you,' I dig deeper to ask: 'What didn't happen? And now, what needs to happen?' From there, we work together as YOU take action and collect data about yourself and who YOU are capable of becoming.
Knowledge at any age is only powerful if we know how to use it. Everyone has the power within them to think and feel better, we just need to know where to find it. Send me an email today & I'll get you scheduled for an initial session. You can do this!
Take the first step to help. Call or Melissa Tarbox now - (603) 945-5481

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Dover, NH 03820

(603) 945-5481

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

My website
Biweekly and monthly spots available. In-person in Dover, NH from 9am-3pm. Telehealth is available for FL and SC clients only.
I specialize in Parent-Child Issues, Emotion-Coaching Parenting and Emotional Regulation & Communication Skills 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (603) 945-5481
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Dover, NH 03820

(603) 945-5481

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

My website
Biweekly and monthly spots available. In-person in Dover, NH from 9am-3pm. Telehealth is available for FL and SC clients only.
I specialize in Parent-Child Issues, Emotion-Coaching Parenting and Emotional Regulation & Communication Skills 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I bill insurance for individual therapy only. Contact me to discuss flexible self-pay options for couples and families.
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (603) 945-5481
"
I bill insurance for individual therapy only. Contact me to discuss flexible self-pay options for couples and families.
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (603) 945-5481

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Hampshire / 722 Melissa Tarbox
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended University of New Hampshire, MS, HDFS: Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida - Out-of-State Telehealth Provider - License No: TPMF1794 TPMF1794 / 2025
  • Certificate from Blue Tree Energy Works, LLC (USUI System of Natural Healing) Reiki III Level Master/Teacher / 2023
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We are shaped by our relationships, and often, that is where our struggles—and our healing—begin. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have specialized training in helping individuals, couples, and families make sense of the complex patterns that shape their lives.
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (603) 945-5481
"
We are shaped by our relationships, and often, that is where our struggles—and our healing—begin. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have specialized training in helping individuals, couples, and families make sense of the complex patterns that shape their lives.
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (603) 945-5481

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Parent-Child Issues, Emotion-Coaching Parenting
  • Emotional Regulation & Communication Skills

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sports Performance
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Not sure who u are anymore? I'll help u meet yourself, the most important relationship of all. Disconnected? I'll show u how to plug into your emotional body. Stuck in your head? I'll teach u ways to change your mind. Hindsight less than 20/20? When u change the way u look at things, the things u look at change. In time, clarity will come as u see yourself & others with 20/20 vision!
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (603) 945-5481
"
Not sure who u are anymore? I'll help u meet yourself, the most important relationship of all. Disconnected? I'll show u how to plug into your emotional body. Stuck in your head? I'll teach u ways to change your mind. Hindsight less than 20/20? When u change the way u look at things, the things u look at change. In time, clarity will come as u see yourself & others with 20/20 vision!
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (603) 945-5481

Endorsement

Kaila Wylie
Kaila Wylie
Marriage & Family TherapistMS
Melissa is a resourceful, knowledgeable, compassionate & analytical therapist. She is direct & gentle, deeply curious & holistic in her approach, inherently creating safety & trust. She is steadfast in her commitment to helping others. Highly recommend!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Single Parent

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Approach is Holistic & Trauma-Informed using:
  • Attachment, Family Systems, & Polyvagal Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Energy Psychology
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
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I use a relationally focused approach to understand you and your origins. I integrate multiple treatment modalities depending on your needs. I'll dive in to help you identify and understand the stories, patterns, and behaviors that no longer serve you, so you can start living in a way that is authentic to how you prefer to be with yourself and in your relationships. You can do this!
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (603) 945-5481
"
I use a relationally focused approach to understand you and your origins. I integrate multiple treatment modalities depending on your needs. I'll dive in to help you identify and understand the stories, patterns, and behaviors that no longer serve you, so you can start living in a way that is authentic to how you prefer to be with yourself and in your relationships. You can do this!
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (603) 945-5481

Location

Primary Location

Dover, NH 03820

(603) 945-5481

Additional Location

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

(603) 945-5481
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Biweekly and monthly spots available. In-person in Dover, NH from 9am-3pm. Telehealth is available for FL and SC clients only.
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (603) 945-5481
"
Biweekly and monthly spots available. In-person in Dover, NH from 9am-3pm. Telehealth is available for FL and SC clients only.
Photo of Melissa Tarbox, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Tarbox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (603) 945-5481