Wissahickon Valley Counseling
Group Practice
4931 Wissahickon Avenue, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Wissahickon Valley Counseling was established in 2025 to offer a warm, inclusive, and accessible option for mental health care. Located in the Northwest section of Philadelphia WVC provides compassionate and strengths-based therapy rooted in evidence based practice.
Wissahickon Valley Counseling strives to be a safe, inclusive, and affirming space—especially for those who have been marginalized or harmed by the mental health system. We are grounded in trauma-informed care, and we believe that truly being trauma-informed includes working to challenge and change the systems that cause harm.
Wissahickon Valley Counseling was established in 2025 to offer a warm, inclusive, and accessible option for mental health care. Located in the Northwest section of Philadelphia WVC provides compassionate and strengths-based therapy rooted in evidence based practice.
Wissahickon Valley Counseling strives to be a safe, inclusive, and affirming space—especially for those who have been marginalized or harmed by the mental health system. We are grounded in trauma-informed care, and we believe that truly being trauma-informed includes working to challenge and change the systems that cause harm.
I enjoy supporting individuals who are navigating life with ADHD, other forms of neurodivergence, or unique family dynamics. I have extensive training and experience in working with ADHD, including assessment and practical strategies to help people better understand themselves and thrive in their daily lives. I tailor our work to your unique situation. I bring warmth, energy, and openness to each session.
I also have experience working with all members of the adoption triad & have completed additional training in adoption-informed practice as well as additional training in CBT for ADHD through the Beck Institute.
I enjoy supporting individuals who are navigating life with ADHD, other forms of neurodivergence, or unique family dynamics. I have extensive training and experience in working with ADHD, including assessment and practical strategies to help people better understand themselves and thrive in their daily lives. I tailor our work to your unique situation. I bring warmth, energy, and openness to each session.
I also have experience working with all members of the adoption triad & have completed additional training in adoption-informed practice as well as additional training in CBT for ADHD through the Beck Institute.
Finding a therapist you connect with can feel overwhelming or anxiety-inducing. I center warmth and curiosity in sessions. I bring a trauma-informed lens to my work and believe that therapy should be client-centered and dynamic. I work from a place of empathy to meet my clients’ needs in the moment, while drawing from evidence-based modalities. I’ve received advanced training in attachment theory, ACT and nature-informed therapy and view connection as a strength.
Finding a therapist you connect with can feel overwhelming or anxiety-inducing. I center warmth and curiosity in sessions. I bring a trauma-informed lens to my work and believe that therapy should be client-centered and dynamic. I work from a place of empathy to meet my clients’ needs in the moment, while drawing from evidence-based modalities. I’ve received advanced training in attachment theory, ACT and nature-informed therapy and view connection as a strength.
I am a Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist who takes an integrative, multi-cultural, client-centered approach to care. I strive to be a safe, inclusive, and affirming space, especially for those who have been marginalized or harmed by the mental health system. I am grounded in trauma-informed care. I work to meet each clients needs in the way that is best fit for them. To achieve this, I blend evidence-based techniques like Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy, and Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT).
I am a Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist who takes an integrative, multi-cultural, client-centered approach to care. I strive to be a safe, inclusive, and affirming space, especially for those who have been marginalized or harmed by the mental health system. I am grounded in trauma-informed care. I work to meet each clients needs in the way that is best fit for them. To achieve this, I blend evidence-based techniques like Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy, and Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT).
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage everything life is bringing your way? Anxiety, intense emotions, or repeating patterns in relationships can make daily life feel exhausting. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
I work with children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also support those processing trauma, including religious trauma, and those looking to better understand and regulate their emotions.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage everything life is bringing your way? Anxiety, intense emotions, or repeating patterns in relationships can make daily life feel exhausting. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
I work with children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also support those processing trauma, including religious trauma, and those looking to better understand and regulate their emotions.
My ideal clients are teens and adolescents, adults, and families who want support to better understand what they’re experiencing and make real, positive changes. People often come to therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, struggling with anxiety or low mood, facing communication difficulties, or dealing with stress that’s affecting relationships and daily life.
My ideal clients are teens and adolescents, adults, and families who want support to better understand what they’re experiencing and make real, positive changes. People often come to therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, struggling with anxiety or low mood, facing communication difficulties, or dealing with stress that’s affecting relationships and daily life.
I support children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and challenges with self-esteem or emotional regulation. With experience in school-based and clinical settings, I understand how these concerns can show up across environments and impact daily life, relationships, and academic success. I’m especially passionate about working with youth and young adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. I provide a supportive space to process experiences, including past trauma, build insight, and grow confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
I support children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and challenges with self-esteem or emotional regulation. With experience in school-based and clinical settings, I understand how these concerns can show up across environments and impact daily life, relationships, and academic success. I’m especially passionate about working with youth and young adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. I provide a supportive space to process experiences, including past trauma, build insight, and grow confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
I enjoy working with individuals who are healing from trauma and family dysfunction.
I specialize in EMDR, a powerful tool that rewires your brain and opens new pathways for change. My approach is gentle, playful, and grounded in body awareness.
I enjoy working with individuals who are healing from trauma and family dysfunction.
I specialize in EMDR, a powerful tool that rewires your brain and opens new pathways for change. My approach is gentle, playful, and grounded in body awareness.
Melissa is a Licensed Social Worker who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, compassion fatigue, relationship concerns, identity development, life transitions, and other life stressors. She offers a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported as they explore challenges, build insight, and recognize their strengths.
Melissa believes therapy is a space for learning, healing, and growth. She works alongside clients to build on their strengths, deepen self-understanding, and develop the tools to navigate challenges with confidence.
Melissa is a Licensed Social Worker who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, compassion fatigue, relationship concerns, identity development, life transitions, and other life stressors. She offers a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported as they explore challenges, build insight, and recognize their strengths.
Melissa believes therapy is a space for learning, healing, and growth. She works alongside clients to build on their strengths, deepen self-understanding, and develop the tools to navigate challenges with confidence.
Location
Primary Location
Wissahickon Valley Counseling
4931 Wissahickon Avenue
3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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