Melissa Graves

Hello! I’m Melissa!

MSW, LCSW

Melissa (She/her) is a graduate from Adelphi University with her Master’s in Social Work. For the past 20 years, Melissa’s focus of treatment has been working with children in both the foster care setting and RTF.  Since 2017, Melissa has been in Psychotherapy practices supporting children, families, adolescents, adults and couples to achieve their personal goals.  Melissa’s specialties include PTSD/ C-PTSD, Mood disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Adjustment to sudden changes in life circumstances, LGBTQ related issues, body dysmorphia, family conflict.

 Melissa feels strongly that the therapeutic relationship where safety and feeling heard as a client is the most important foundation to personal success and growth. Melissa utilizes an eclectic approach in session as not every person, family unit or couple benefits from the same therapeutic focus. Utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma focused therapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy are a common focus.