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My name is Melissa DePaolo, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my BSW from Mansfield University and my MSW from Marywood University. I have 20+ years of experience providing therapeutic services to children/youth, adults, and families in outpatient mental health/public schools. Currently, I am a School Social Worker with experience at the elementary and secondary levels. Other experience includes geriatric, criminal justice, and clinical administration.

I have a passion for working with individuals struggling with life changes and mental health. As a licensed clinical social worker, I have 25 years experience working as a therapist in various counseling, school, and mental health environments. I provide individual and family therapy to adolescents and adults in a supportive, safe, environment. I am experienced in working with anxiety and mood disorders, disordered eating, life transitions, relationship issues, and self esteem.

My journey of self-discovery has led me here and now. As most people do, we have hopes, dreams, and plans for our lives and aim for fulfillment. We do not always anticipate some of the obstacles that suddenly require a helping hand, a steppingstone, or a bridge. If you are currently experiencing any such challenge in your life, please reach out for help and support. I can provide counseling for individuals and the entire family. If you or your family is being impacted by addiction, relationship challenges, daily life stressors and disruptions and mental health concerns including depression and anxiety, your time might be now to receive some help.

I am skillful in helping families target the core issues that they are working through, whether driven by addiction or underlying mental health or dynamic factors. I employ strength based, cognitive behavioral techniques and a range of other modalities to achieve outlined goals. My role would be to listen, support, guide and to be transparent at all times.

Fear often holds us back from making a change or accepting help. Facing my fears has carved this amazing opportunity for me to help you. My years in the field has deepened my compassion for helping others of different cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I am inspired by those I helped on their journey and would love to do the same for you.

I am a Mental Health Counselor, licensed in NY, MA, NJ, NH, RI, KS, UT, WI, IN, AR, and OR, with over 20 years experience in the counseling field. I have had experience assisting clients with a wide range of concerns, such as, parenting issues, family/personal relationships, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and anger management.

Are you struggling with midlife or later life challenges? Do you sometimes wonder what happened to your life? Would you like to have more meaningful relationships and something to look forward to? I employ a variety of person-centered approaches including Narrative, Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapies to help you regain your joy in life and make plans for your future. I spent the last 11 years workinging in a counseling agency with clients aged 5-85. My varied life experiences benefit my ability to truly hear your voice as we journey together to your best life.

Thank you for your willingness to show up for yourself by reaching out for help. This part of your journey may be a bit uneasy, but you are already on your way to better. I am looking forward to meeting with you so we can discuss things further. I attended Howard University where I obtained by master's degree in social work. I have been in this field for more then thirteen years. I have worked with men, women, children, and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses, and psychiatric backgrounds.