Melissa Romeo (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

Many people begin counseling because they want something in their lives to change. In my experience, lasting change comes from accepting and integrating who we already are, rather than trying to become someone else. Through processing past wounds and bringing unconscious patterns and parts into awareness, I support my clients in integrating their strengths, vulnerabilities, and life experiences into a more cohesive and authentic sense of self. I specialize in evidence-based and experiential approaches, including Art Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Existentialism and Somatic Experiencing. Within this work, we can attend to the parts of you that feel hurt, fearful, lonely, ashamed, anxious, angry, sad, or confused, as well as those that are creative, joyful, and playful. Together, we'll assess what you're experiencing now, clarify your goals, and identify what's getting in the way of a fuller, more meaningful life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My work is relational, empathetic, and grounded in anti-racist, and anti-oppressive values. I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming, and I recognize that larger cultures and systems shape who we are and how we relate to others. I honor each client's autonomy and the many intersecting identities that shape their experience, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, neurodivergence, and body size. In our work together, I make room to explore power and its impact, prioritize your choice, and invite your feedback throughout the therapeutic process.