Melissa M. Parker, LCSW's Linkedin Analytics

Melissa is a Maine born native with clinical roots stemming from Boston to Portland, providing outpatient treatment to people in need of mental health service. With twenty years of experience working in social services and over a decade of clinical experience, Melissa is confident in her training and knowledge on how to deliver informed, yet compassionate treatment. Melissa currently offers outpatient counseling to people across the life spectrum struggling to function with anxiety, depression, and grief. Sensitive to those who may be feeling overwhelmed or even paralyzed by their own mental health needs, Melissa supports client's with individualized evidence-based treatment. Highly influenced by the late psychologist, Carl Rogers, Melissa emphasizes a humanistic, client-centered approach; while also utilizing talk therapy and solution-focused conversation to promote personal growth. Melissa's eclectic practice also includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), while also teaching an array of holistic, practical approaches to managing intrusive, ruminating thoughts.