Melissa Persechini

Melissa Persechini is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a profound belief in the capacity for emotional healing found within each individual. She aids clients in overcoming their personal barriers and fostering their unique paths toward inner healing. Having navigated her own emotional challenges as a young girl and woman, Melissa understands the feelings of hopelessness and disconnection all too well. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment in therapy, as feeling secure is paramount for any meaningful change to occur. Her priority is to ensure that clients can express their innermost thoughts and feelings freely. With her diverse skills in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Expressive Arts, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and more, she tailors each treatment approach based on the individual needs of her clients. Melissa's passion for empowering women and girls is evident in her work; she recognizes their incredible resilience and innate ability to heal when provided with the right guidance and support. Understanding that trauma, anxiety, and depression affect everyone, she celebrates the unique ways in which women and girls process emotional pain. With a focus on developing customized pathways for healing, Melissa believes in the power of transformation when freed from the constraints of the inner critic.