Whether this is your first step in your journey of healing for yourself or your child, or you have been doing this for a while, looking for a new therapist can feel like a big step! My name is Melissa Ray, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I love helping others using a gentle and non-judgmental approach. I am clinically trained to treat trauma in children. I also treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including TF-CBT (trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy). With parental participation, I enjoy working with kids as young as 2.
I work with kids and adults of any age. I specialize in treating children who have experienced trauma and children suffering from anxiety. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT). I am also trained in treating children with selective mutism as well as social anxiety. Children and teens can often struggle with big feelings related to anxiety, and depression. I can help them work through these things to be the happiest version of themselves. I also work with adult individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and various other mental health concerns.
I look forward to meeting you and/or your child and working to help you discover the happiest version of yourself.
I am happy to provide Catholic faith-based therapy. I work with kids of any age as well as adults. I specialize in treating children who have experienced trauma. I also treat children with anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, selective mutism, and a range of other mental health disorders.
I have extensive experience working with adult individuals, children and teens. I have personal experience with children in the foster care system as well as children who have been adopted. I also have experience with this population on a professional level. I have explored many branches of the social work profession, including child welfare, hospital social work, and therapy in the community mental health and school settings.
In my practice, I use a mix of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as TF-CBT and Play Therapy for children. With adults, I primarily use a mix Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Family Systems Therapy.
Virtually or in person, I welcome people from all walks of life into my office so we can work together to find the happiest and healthiest version of you.
