Melissa J. Silver, MHC-LP
The decision to seek out psychotherapy can be the beginning of a brilliant new chapter in life. Collaboratively working with a therapist opens up possibilities and helps us gain insight into our self and our relationships. Ultimately, my goal is to lead you towards your own inner strengths, which are never as far out of reach as they may seem. My approach is psychodynamic, relational, and client centered. I provide a supportive, safe space to cultivate a trusting therapeutic relationship, which is at the heart of growth and progress. Each client has multiple intersecting identities and backgrounds and there is not any one way to approach a person’s challenges. I believe that my clients are the experts on their lives, and my role is to act as a guide, uncovering stones, and bringing awareness to narratives we create and patterns which no longer serve us. I hope to help you find resilience and meaning in life and open up to new possibilities.
Some areas of focus in my work include help with depression, anxiety, parent-child relationships, couples relationship issues, and the transition to parenthood. I work with adults, adolescents, children and couples.
I received my BA in in English and Psychology from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. A former film production manager and photographer’s agent, I recently returned to my love of psychology and my desire to provide therapy for anyone facing life challenges. I am currently a graduate student in Psychology at New York University in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness and an Advanced Clinical Intern. In addition to my clinical training, as a mother of three, my experience as a parent informs my work with others navigating the ups and downs of raising children.
License Information and Education:
Melissa Silver is a Mental Health Counselor-Limited Permit and is supervised by Dr. Fritz Galette.
M.A. Mental Health and Wellness Counseling, New York University, New York, NY
B.A. Psychology and English, George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Brainspotting Therapy Phases 1, New York, NY
Melissa’s Services
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Melissa offers 45 and 60 minute individual therapy sessions in person and via telehealth.
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Melissa offers 60-90 minute couples sessions in person and via telehelath.
Specialities:
Long-term conflict, communication skills, infidelity, betrayal, transition to parenthood, parenting adolescents, co-parenting issues.
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Melissa offers parent coaching to address a range of challenges including perinatal transition to parenthood, postpartum mood, transition to school age children, and coparenting adolescents.
Parent coaching is available for individuals, couples, and co-parents in 60 minute sessions.
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Melissa offers couples and individuals uncoupling and divorce coaching that helps clients develop healthy co-parenting agreements and systems, resolve issues from an uncoupling lens, grieve the end of the current form of relationship and intentionally transition to a new relationship structure.
Coaching sessions are 60 minutes and offered in person and via telehealth.
Working with Melissa
“I had the privilege of working with Melissa for over a year and I can say without hesitation that she is an exceptional therapist. What impressed me the most about Melissa was her ability to truly listen and understand my unique situation. She provided me with a safe and non-judgmental space to express my deepest thoughts and feelings, and I always felt heard and validated. Her insights and expertise were invaluable to me as I worked through some of the most challenging issues in my life. She helped me to develop a greater understanding of myself and my relationships and provided me with practical tools and strategies to move forward. Melissa is an incredibly kind and compassionate therapist who genuinely cares. She went above and beyond to ensure that I felt supported and empowered throughout my time with her. I highly recommend Melissa to anyone who is seeking a skilled and compassionate therapist. I am eternally grateful for the progress I was able to make with her guidance.”