I'm Melissa.
I'm Melissa — a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor here at Resilient Wellness. I work with adolescents and adults (12+) on eating disorders, body image, and the anxiety or depression that often rides alongside them.
“Together, let's create resilience. We work together to empower you, create self-confidence, and help you live an authentic, meaningful, happy life.”
Education
John Carroll University
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ursuline College
B.A., Psychology
Licensure
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Certifications
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) trained
My approach
Evidence-based, tailored to you.
My work is grounded in Health at Every Size® and weight inclusivity within a body-positive framework. Body weight is never the goal. We focus on your relationship with food, your body, and yourself — using evidence-based tools tailored to where you actually are.
Modalities I use
- —Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- —Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- —Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What makes Melissa different
How I actually work.
- 01
Specialized focus on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder.
- 02
Health at Every Size®–aligned, body-inclusive framework.
- 03
Experience with self-harm, suicidal ideation, and co-occurring anxiety and depression.
- 04
Collaborative care — I work alongside dietitians, primary care, and medical teams when appropriate.
Background
Where I've been.
Clinical training
- 01Two years as an eating disorder technician at a residential treatment facility
- 02Year-long practicum and clinical internship treating high-risk diagnoses
- 03Intensive outpatient (IOP) group therapy training for adolescents
- 04Case management, patient care, and case consultation experience
- 05Supervised by Yiannoula Mavroidis before reaching independent licensure
- 06With Resilient Wellness since 2022
Areas of focus
Who I work with.
Licensure verifiable at the Ohio eLicense portal.
Ready when you are
Let's work together.
A free 15-minute call with Melissa, no commitment. We'll see if it's the right fit.
HSA & FSA accepted · Sliding scale available
Online across Ohio · In-person Willoughby & Painesville
For the anxious. The in-between. The done figuring it out alone.
Book your first session — or a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we're the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
HSA & FSA accepted · Sliding scale available