Melissa Collins, LCSW is a dedicated and compassionate mental health care clinician, specializing in providing affirming and effective support to children, adolescents, and adults. With a commitment to unconditional positive regard, Melissa offers a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to embark on their healing journey. Her work is grounded in a person-centered, strengths-based approach, viewing each individual as the expert of their own life and focusing on their inherent capacities for growth and resilience. Melissa utilizes a flexible, eclectic therapy approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities to tailor treatment specifically to the client's unique needs. This often integrates strengths-based, solution-focused techniques to help clients identify goals, leverage their strengths, and make tangible progress toward a more fulfilling life. Melissa possesses extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, including ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Melissa’s central goal is to assist clients in processing complex emotions, learning new and healthy ways to navigate their feelings, and actively removing any psychological or emotional barriers that impede the healing process. Melissa believes therapy is a collaborative partnership aimed at empowering individuals to take control of their well-being and thrive.