Laura Melendez is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with an MSW and LCSW, who provides support to preteens, teens, and adults navigating life's inevitable changes and challenges. Recognizing that these transitions can bring stress and frustration, Laura emphasizes that it's okay to seek support. Although change is a constant in life, partnering with a skilled professional can pave the way for healing and renewed control. Her extensive experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of issues such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief, across both individual and family therapy modalities. Laura's expertise involves trauma-focused interventions, including EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), as well as expressive arts and play therapy, making her approach both inclusive and culturally sensitive. Committed to empowering clients through authentic and empathetic connections, Laura collaborates closely with families to create tailored therapeutic experiences. With her innovative approach, she strives to redefine traditional therapy by integrating creative and culturally diverse healing methods, ensuring every client feels understood and valued.