** Currently OFFERS Telehealth for anyone living in NY state With master’s degrees in both social work and applied nutrition, Melanie values an integrative, holistic approach to care that recognizes the connection between mental and physical health. Melanie works with individuals whose anxiety has begun to interfere with food, health, or everyday life. This may include avoiding foods out of fear of getting sick, anxiety about eating at restaurants or traveling, or anxiety related to navigating GI conditions such as IBS, IBD, gastroparesis, GERD, or gastrointestinal trauma. She also works with individuals struggling with contamination fears, germs, or worries about illness that take up valuable time in their day. As a former Division I athlete, Melanie also enjoys working with athletes experiencing burnout, depression, or performance anxiety and understands the unique pressures of competitive sports. Melanie believes every person she works with is resilient and capable of finding relief and meaning. Her role is to support clients as they figure out what works best for them, one step at a time. Those who feel she may be a good fit can send Melanie a message and can expect a response within 24–48 hours.