I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in New York with over 20 years of experience working as a social worker in the military community. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and various addictions. I also helped many people who have experienced sexual, physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and client centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 069201
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I wholeheartedly appreciate Dr. Lee’s attentive listening skills and warmth. I have reached levels of maturity I did not think possible with her help. I feel especially grateful for her presence and validation in my life.
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She listens and patient
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd