Melissa Strauss , LPC

Melissa Hochbaum Strauss is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings a warm, strengths-based approach to work with individuals, couples, and families. She views each person as a source of insight and aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients feel a sense of control over therapy sessions and the pace of change.

With over 7 years of clinical experience, Melissa draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to match each person's needs. Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused strategies, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, and she adapts these methods to fit the presenting concerns and personal preferences of those she works with.

Her clinical experience includes work with depression, anxiety, relational and family dynamics, trauma, sexual identity exploration, school and career transitions, infertility, and parenting challenges. Melissa emphasizes clients' existing strengths as a foundation for growth and collaborates with them to build practical skills and deeper understanding.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state-licensed mental health clinician - she brings a warm, engaging presence to sessions and tailors therapeutic style to each individual's goals and circumstances.

Could Virtual Therapy Be a Good Fit?

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