Melissa received her Bachelors degree in nursing from the College of St Catherine. She has over 16 years of psychiatric nursing experience working with clients across the lifespan. Melissa enjoys working closely with the psychiatric providers to get a better understanding of each client and their treatment needs.
ATR-BC – Board Certified Art Therapist
Advanced credential for art therapists supporting emotional well-being through art.
CCTP – Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Specializes in treating trauma and PTSD.
CEDS – Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
Expert in diagnosing and treating eating disorders.
IMH-E® (III) – Infant Mental Health Specialist
Focused on mental health of infants and caregiver relationships.
LADC – Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Trained in treating substance use disorders.
LAMFT – Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Provisional license under supervision toward full LMFT.
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Provides therapy and mental health services.
LICSW – Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Qualified to provide independent clinical services.
LGSW – Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Master’s-level license; step toward independent practice.
LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializes in relationship and family therapy.
LP – Licensed Psychologist
Qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
LPCC – Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Provides therapy for individuals, groups, or families.
MA – Master of Arts
Graduate degree in counseling or psychology.
MEd – Master of Education
Graduate degree focused on education and school counseling.
MDiv – Master of Divinity
Trains for spiritual counseling and pastoral care.
MPH – Master of Public Health
Specializes in community health and prevention.
MS – Master of Science
Graduate degree in psychology or related sciences.
MSW – Master of Social Work
Prepares for clinical or community-based social work.
PhD – Doctor of Philosophy
Advanced research-focused doctoral degree.
Psy.D. – Doctor of Psychology
Clinical practice-focused psychology doctorate.
APRN – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced clinical training; can diagnose and prescribe.
CNP – Certified Nurse Practitioner
Provides specialized advanced clinical care.
DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice
Highest clinical nursing degree, focused on practice leadership.
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
Prepares nurses for advanced roles and specializations.
PBN – Public Health Nurse
Focuses on disease prevention and community wellness.
PMHNP-BC – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified
Specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
RN – Registered Nurse
Provides direct patient care and medication management.
