- 315-516-8466
- [email protected]
- Melissa
- She, Her, & Hers
Language(s):
English
✔ Trauma-Sensitive
Licensure
- The State of New York – LCAT
- License Number: 002800
- The State of New York – LMHC
- License Number: 013203
- The State of Florida Telehealth
- License Number:TPMC2993
Accepted Payment
- Private Pay
- Limited Sliding Scale
Please Check with our admin staff to see if your insurance covers Melissa.
315.516.8466
Certifications and trainings
- Art Therapist
- Training in Cognitive Processing Therapy
- IFS – Informed
- Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
EDUCATION:
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2004 – Salisbury University, MD, BA – Graphic Design, Minor – Psychology
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2020 – Edinboro University, PA. MA – Art Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
AFFILIATIONS:
New York Mental Health Counselors Association
NY Creative Arts Therapy Association
Melissa Compton
LCAT, LMHC
Therapist
Hello! Thanks for reading. I’m proud of you for taking this step and reaching out for help. Doing this can be a very difficult task, I am glad that you are here. We all struggle in one way or another. Please let me help you with yours, whatever it may be.
Area of Focus
Anxiety/Depression – I am a Certified Anxiety-Informed professional; we can work on your anxiety and depression in a number of ways – art therapy, mindfulness, guided meditations, CBT, exposure and response therapy – you’re in the driver’s seat.
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy – Utilizing the rapid antidepressant effects of legally prescribed psychedelic medicine to facilitate change in therapy. Click here for more information.
Play Therapy/Art Therapy – to help with trauma, emotional dysregulation and behavior challenges.
PTSD/Trauma – I offer art therapy and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help deal with traumatic experiences. – I work with individuals in developing their self confidence and self esteem via art therapy, role playing and gestalt techniques.
My Approach
Qualifications
I obtained my masters at Edinboro University in PA, with a dual focus on art therapy and mental health counseling. I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have additional training in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy.
My Ideal Client
I welcome anyone that wants to feel better, gain insight and wants to put in the work to see positive changes in themselves. I believe that therapy can be beneficial for everyone. Let’s chat.
