Marriage Counseling Therapists in Bridgewater, MA

A doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Boston University and dual licensure as a Psychologist and as a Marriage and Family Therapist; certified by APA's College of Professional Psychology in substance abuse treatment; Clinical Member and Past President of the Massachusetts Division of the American Asociation for Marriage and Family Therapy; Board Certified in Couples' and Family Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and Past President of the Board's Academy of Family Psychology, the national organization for Board Certified Family Psychologists; listed on the National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology; on most insurance panels.

As a solution-focused therapist, I facilitate personal growth and help patients to realize their goals by using a collaborative approach. I work primarily with individuals, and specialize in couples work; utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Relational Based & Solution-Focused Therapy. Other areas of clinical specialty include anxiety and mood disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, marriage and family conflict, and dual diagnosis. I work both days and evenings and have Saturday hours to accommodate and promote flexibility for my patient’s schedules.

Welcome to The Well – Where healing begins with Mind, Body, and Spirit. Our approach to therapy integrates the mind, body, and spirit, recognizing that each element plays a critical role in your overall well-being. Our diversified group of licensed psychotherapists offer a variety of behavioral health services including but not limited to: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples counseling, Family counseling, Marriage counseling, Integrated exercise therapy, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). We have offices at 1029 Pleasant St. and 120 Main St. Bridgewater, 640 Oak St. E. Bridgewater, & 40 Dean St. Taunton MA

You have just taken the first and hardest step in the counseling process and that is reaching out for help. I am a licensed mental health professional that works with clients to discover and build upon their strengths, to uncover their healthy support systems and to help them tap into new coping skills needed to meet life’s many challenges. After graduating with a masters degree in 2019 from Bridgewater State University, I worked as a school adjustment counselor, where I helped students with their emotional regulation, social skills, academic concerns, and coping strategies.

My goal is to help someone who is struggling with everyday life and the challenges that it may bring due to anxiety, depression, trauma , etc. it is important to want to make a change and to work hard towards your goals. I would love to be able to provide helpful tools, feedback, and a safe space for individuals to be able to make the changes that they feel necessary to achieve their goals.

Many face different trials and hardships in life and need someone to listen and help them explore their world of mental wellness. My goal as a counselor is to help you reach your therapeutic goals in alignment with what works best for you. I specialize in women's issues, as it relates to anxiety, stress, family concerns, and overall mental wellness. I work closely with those newly diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) needing to process through the diagnosis and start their journey towards mental wellness. I also offer virtual walk and talk sessions.

Having a hard time balancing work and life issues? Dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction or toxic relationships? Do you want more out of life but not sure where to start?

Hello and welcome to therapy! There are likely many different paths that have led you to this courageous decision to seek therapy and I am glad you are here. For more than 30 years, I have had the great honor, joy, and privilege to work with clients of all ages; youth, young adults, couples, and single adults. My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ affirming, and holistic in approach.

Are you feeling stuck? Is your anxiety paralyzing you from having confidence in your decisions? Has a life transition caused you to question who you are or what you are doing? A relationship spinning in circles? If so, it would be a privilege for me to come alongside to help you step into the fullness of who you were intended to be. I have a compassionate, intuitive approach that is holistic and practical. This means that we will explore various aspects that could be impacting your well-being, including physical health, trauma, childhood experiences, and work/life balance.

Currently accepting weekday morning, afternoon, and evening clients. My passion is assisting individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have multiple years of professional and private practice experience helping middle aged, senior adults, and couples navigate emotional difficulties, stressful circumstances, and traumatic periods of their lives. I weave together strands of positive psychology, mindfulness practices, and interpersonal psychotherapy into a cohesive and tailored approach to meet clients where they currently are.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples manage issues that often accompany separation and divorce using the principles in my book: “How to Divorce Cooperatively". In addition to divorce issues, I help clients build and improve relationship skills such as communication, decision making, boundaries, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. My work with clients often focuses on life transitions such as cohabitation, parenthood/co-parenting, empty nesting, career change, substance use recovery, grief, and loss. I utilize an integrated approach drawing predominately from humanistic and family systems schools of thought.

My honest, straightforward, and solution-focused style is based on experience as well as my passion in working with individuals who are interested in bettering themselves and finding positive solutions to any challenges they may face. My many years of experience in the mental health field working with children, adolescents and their families and having worked in various settings, has enhanced my ability to adapt to each client's individual needs. Believing that everyone's healing path is different, I utilize this experience to offer diverse approaches to address the different needs, struggles, and goals that each individual may have.

Accepting Referrals. Please be sure to complete referral form located on our web site and send to our email to help expediate the process of assignment. We are experienced in the following areas: trauma, wellness recovery, couples therapy, family therapy, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, domestic violence and can work with adults and children. Caring and effective clinician who will help and support you through your process towards wellness and inner healing. Over 20 years of Experience in the Field. Trained in Telehealth Servicing. We meet the client where they are at with their clinical needs.

I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families to address the problems they see as holding them from achieving what they want in life. Solution-driven, I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders that stem from phase of life transitions, relationship issues, past traumas, substance abuse, grief/loss, parenting, and the need for social skill improvement. I have worked with clients on various issues, including minor alcohol-related disturbances, anxiety and depression, ADHD, anger, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, career counseling, divorce, trauma and PTSD, and more.

Dr. Melissa received her Ph.D. in Holistic Counseling from the University of Sedona in 2013. She brings a creative approach to healing the mind, body,and spirit by incorporating different holistic modalities into the therapeutic counseling process. Melissa also received her Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology in 1997 from Lesley University. She has been practicing as a licensed psychotherapist for over 25 years. Melissa is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and received her RYT from Maha Yoga Center in Bridgewater, MA in 2017.

Feeling overwhelmed? Things don't make sense and you've lost perspective? Sometimes it is a big reason - such as divorce, medical issues, chronic pain, weight management, financial stress or job loss. Or sometimes we just realize that we are not where we want to be in our life and not sure how we got there or how to get back. This can result in anxiety, depressed mood and sadness. It's time to start putting the pieces together - changing bad behaviors and replacing them with healthy ones, being accountable and responsible for our own lives.

You may be considering psychotherapy for the first time or searching for a better "fit". The quality of the relationship is as significant to healing as the approach or expertise. Whether your goal is to solve specific problems or discover deeper self-knowledge, I draw on many years of experience to guide this process. My down-to-earth, non-judgmental approach is conducive to building the trust and confidence essential to the therapeutic relationship.

What often compels people to seek therapy is some form of felt loss. It could be as transparent as an unsatisfying relationship or as subtle as lowered self-esteem. It could be a sense that something is missing and an uncertainty as to what that may be. One of the most important relationships in life is the one we foster with ourselves. And frequently, it is the one most ignored. I strive to help people see and understand themselves more clearly as I believe self awareness is an indispensable bridge to healthy change.

Hello; thanks for viewing my profile. Everyone has an interesting story to tell of how they got to where they are now. Therapy can help change the plot and perhaps develop new chapters. I have been a psychologist for over 30 years- initially in a medical setting and then in private practice. I have expertise working with people with medical conditions as well as with depression and anxiety. I treat couples and individuals ranging from 18 years through the lifespan.