Melissa Forte

Melissa Forte is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master's Degree from Lewis University. Her impressive background spans diverse fields, including mental health, education, corporate business, and training, equipping her with over 11 years in K-12 and higher education counseling, as well as more than 15 years in corporate environments. For nearly seven years, she has thrived in the clinical mental health setting, passionately assisting individuals in achieving fulfillment and success across all aspects of their lives. Melissa enjoys working with children, teens, and adults, helping them navigate challenges such as relationship issues, anxiety and stress, depression, parenting concerns, and family conflict. Her goal is to guide all individuals toward a healthier path in all self-care domains. Dedicated to a client-centered approach and driven by unconditional positive regard, Melissa harnesses strong skills in empathy, rapport-building, and non-judgment to foster a successful therapeutic relationship. As she supports clients on their journey, they can trust that she is there to listen, connect, and offer the healthiest direction to achieve their goals.