Melissa Lillie is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist who specializes in helping individuals of all ages, from preteens to elders, navigate the complexities of anxiety. With a wealth of experience, Melissa works closely with adults, teens, families, and children facing various anxiety-related issues, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), obsessive thoughts, skin and hair picking, panic attacks, and perfectionism. Understanding that anxiety is both common and treatable, she draws upon her specialized training from the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute, the International Obsessive Disorder Foundation, and her certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). In addition, she is proficient in CBIT and HRT, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Melissa promotes research-backed therapy and offers both individual and group modalities to support her clients. Whether in person or through telehealth appointments, she is committed to understanding what matters most to her clients and collaboratively creating a plan to help them shift unhelpful patterns. Melissa believes that intrusive thoughts, tics, skin picking, or hair pulling should not hinder anyone's ability to live a fulfilling life.