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I’m so glad you’re here

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Meet Melissa

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for Certified Counselors. I am also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.

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“My own difficult journey of becoming a mother led me to explore a second career as a mental health counselor. I believe this personal and professional experience allows me to bring a unique perspective to the therapeutic relationship. ”
— Melissa

Education & Experience

I completed my Masters from Mercer University with a 4.0 cumulative GPA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, where I was accepted into to the Chi Sigma Iota and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies.

Prior to becoming a therapist, I had an accomplished career in marketing communications, including more than a decade of professional experience in marketing services, project development, and client relations.

Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Postpartum Support International
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Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mercer University, GA
 
Bachelor's of Arts in Communication
Marist College, NY

Specialized Training

Brainspotting Phase 1: Through the Perinatal Lens

Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy

Pregnancy & Infant Loss (PAIL) Advocacy Training

Perinatal Perfectionism (IFS) Training

ACT for Women's Mental Health Training

Hypnotherapy w/ Memory Reconsolidation

IFS for OCD: An Integrated Approach

Supporting Neurodiversity in Women

How I Can Support You

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