For over 30 years, my chosen career path has focused on mental and emotional wellness. I only recently closed my private practice of 25 years to focus primarily on tele-health. As a nationally board-certified and FL licensed mental health counselor, I’ve assisted individuals of all ages cope with depression and anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, as well as substance abuse.
The past couple of years have put our coping skills to the ultimate test. Adjustment to grief, loss and trauma, managing stress, even the daily strains of everyday life in a pandemic have over-taxed our resources. I’d genuinely like the opportunity to talk and assist you in making progress towards your wellness goals!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH3747
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melinda Messina. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Melinda is just wonderful. I am very self-critical and she will point out why it's not necessary to be that way. For instance, one's job does not define you. She also is very good for people in their 50s & older because of the unique challenges we have. But she's good for all ages!
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Melinda was meant for this career. It is so clear how deeply she cares for and understands me. She challenges my way of thinking and supports me as I process my thoughts. She is easy to have a conversation with and allows me to be vulnerable without forcing me to face things I’m not ready to yet. She is t always just a message away and responds quickly! Melinda is truly the best!
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
She is wonderful, thoughtful, helpful, knowledgeable. I really appreciate all her help
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Melinda is such a sweet person and a great listener! I never felt judged by her and she always had good advise to give. She made my first experience with therapy a positive one!
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Melissa is beyond wonderful. She has made me feel comfortable and beyond that heard. Her nurturing side gives you the room to open up with out resistance. Highly recommend
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Wonderful to talk to!!!!
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue