Melissa earned her Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University and her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English Education from Eastern Illinois University. She has experience teaching middle school and high school students in public school and behavioral health hospital settings. Through teaching, Melissa found that her heart lies with helping individuals through social-emotional challenges, which led to her change in career path. Melissa’s clinical experience has been in private practice where she worked with clients of all ages. Her background allows her to create a safe and nurturing environment, adjust to individual needs, and work as part of a team to wrap around those in need.

Melissa sees great value in building a strong therapeutic relationship and is a fierce advocate for the social-emotional wellness of her clients. She utilizes an eclectic approach to provide empathetic and personalized care.