Melissa Buchanan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in supporting adults and elders through their unique journeys. Known for her compassionate approach, she creates a safe and dependable environment that allows individuals to process their experiences and feel supported during life's challenging moments. Melissa understands that various factors—such as trauma, upbringing, culture, and relationship influences—play a critical role in shaping one’s life, but she firmly believes that they do not have to dictate one’s future. In therapy, she collaborates with her clients to identify patterns and ambitions, prioritizing their goals over the burdens that may be holding them back. Utilizing an integrative approach tailored to each individual's needs, Melissa specializes in issues like trauma and PTSD, anxiety, relationship challenges, and grief. Whether working with individuals or couples, she is dedicated to empowering her clients to set boundaries and navigate difficulties such as perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Melissa invites new clients to take the first step toward healing, emphasizing that pursuing therapy is one of the most courageous actions one can take.