Melissa Wade

With a focus on resilience and strength-based approaches, Melissa Wade offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, children, and teens. Her expertise spans a wide array of mental health concerns, making her a versatile and skilled therapist in the field.

Melissa specializes in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, demonstrating her commitment to helping clients overcome traumatic experiences. Her practice extends to addressing childhood trauma and complex PTSD, showcasing her ability to work with clients who have endured difficult past experiences. This expertise is complemented by her proficiency in treating anxiety and depression, two of the most common mental health challenges faced by many individuals.

In addition to her trauma-focused work, Melissa provides individual talk therapy for adults, offering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. Her services also include counseling for college and graduate students, recognizing the unique pressures and transitions faced by this demographic. Melissa's use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques indicates her commitment to evidence-based practices that can help clients reframe negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Melissa's therapeutic approach is described as strengths-based, solution-focused, and resilience-oriented. This suggests that she works collaboratively with clients to identify their inherent strengths and resources, focusing on practical solutions to current problems while building resilience for future challenges. Her ability to work with families, children, and teens, in addition to individual adults, demonstrates her versatility and skill in adapting her therapeutic techniques to different age groups and family dynamics.

Whether clients are struggling with self-esteem issues, navigating life transitions, or processing grief, Melissa offers a supportive and professional environment for healing and growth. Her diverse skill set and client-centered approach make her well-equipped to assist individuals in overcoming a wide range of mental health and life challenges, always with the goal of fostering resilience and promoting overall well-being.