Dr. Melissa Rosson

She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is unsure where to begin. Her approach is respectful and direct, focused on clear goals that matter to each person.

She draws on 14 years of clinical experience and advanced training in counseling and psychology. That background informs practical tools for coping with grief, trauma, anger, and life transitions.

She also supports people dealing with parenting struggles, intimacy questions, and career setbacks. In sessions she blends talk therapy with skills practice.

Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, emotion regulation techniques, and exercises to improve communication and boundaries. She uses a mix of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the Gottman Method where relationship work is involved.

Dr. Rosson strives to tailor plans to each person’s situation.

She helps people notice patterns that hold them back and try small, doable changes. The pace is steady and focused on what the client finds most important.

Her background includes a Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services and a PhD in General Psychology. She brings a calm, practical style and a commitment to helping people build clearer decisions and healthier routines.