Melissa Moore - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

10 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Melissa Moore

Beyond loving to help people become better individuals I enjoy exploring the world and learning new cultures, caring for animals and being outdoors. I have over 6 years of experience working in the mental health field. I earned a Master’s in Arts in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria College and a Master’s in Science with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. I have experience working in different settings such as at home, mental health agencies, hospital and school settings.

I use a holistic approach in my treatment working with a diverse background with various mental health dispositions. Some of these areas I have experience in includes treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, cultural diversity, work stressors, life transitions and also help in redefining values and beliefs. Modalities I have implemented in my treatment approaches includes cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapy, solution focused therapy, person centered therapy and expressive therapy. I also have pursued training in trauma focused therapy where I help individuals explore past traumatic events that shape them to who they are in the present moment and striving towards becoming better individuals in the present and future.

By creating an unconditional, supportive and trustworthy environment I am hopeful to helping individuals explore their full potentials by using their challenges and strengths to reach their goals and to pursue future endeavors. Looking forward to exploring this journey together.

Licenses

LCMHC

12875

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“The three years I worked with Melissa to strengthen personal goals that I wanted to align with my professional achievement, she provided strategies and techniques that were always grounded in research and best practice. She’s an incredible “questioner” who often asks the challenging questions to get you to points of growth. I value her expertise and professionalism.”

“She’s great!”

“She is incredible.”

“Melissa is very warm and brings a great perspective. I enjoy that she has many resources to help in my development.”

“Melissa is a very attentive therapist. Her expertise in culturally sensitive practices is really beneficial for those who may be new to therapy or have doubts about whether it is right for them.”

“Melissa is a very attentive therapist. She is always ready with good resources and how they can contribute to my therapy goals.”

“First time in therapy and I feel like I got the best. She has been so wonderful and helpful.”

“I have only worked with Melissa a short time so far, but she is very kind and friendly and has been helpful and willing to listen and offer solutions to the experiences I face. She makes me feel heard, safe and comfortable enough to share my thoughts and feelings. Id definitely recommend her to anyone looking to work with a therapist.”

“Melissa is kind and incredible. She feels like a friend and is always there to help you achieve your mental health goals.”

“I was apprehensive to start therapy again but melissa was instantly warm and melted all doubt. I look forward to our calls but leave feeling strong and stable enough to take on our goals for the week. She has diverse expertise and approaches and I love how open she is on her own life. Highly recommend!!”

“Melissa is as compassionate as she is talented. You will be in good hands with her.”

“She’s great! I also appreciate her checking in with me. I work a lot and it’s hard for me to make time for therapy, and I will especially if it’s Melissa :)”

“I’ve participated in therapy before but I’ve always found it difficult to ‘shop’ around for a therapist that I can click with and open up to. Melissa helped me feel so comfortable from the moment my first session began! She is just like talking to a friend! I would highly recommend her as a therapist.”

“Melissa is a great listener and extemely patient. I have really benefited from talking with her.”

“Melissa seems to understand the underlying issue related to the problem and is able to give coping mechanisms for each”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.