Outpatient Therapist
(she/her)
Melissa received her Master of Social Work from Spring Arbor University and also holds degrees in Early Childhood and Family Life Education. She was East Jordan Family Health Center’s first integrated behavioral health counselor and continues to work as an outpatient therapist within the integrated model, blending both medical and behavioral health care in one setting.
Melissa’s therapeutic approach is brief and solution-focused, utilizing both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informed skill development. She co-facilitates the clinic’s DBT-informed skill group, which is held weekly throughout the year. Melissa is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is certified in advanced alcohol and drug counseling.
Red Hot Best Winner – Therapist/ Counselor
Red Hot Best Winner – Therapist/ Counselor
