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Coach Melissa

(she/her/hers)

  • Education/certifications: Master of Social Work; NBC-HWC

  • Focus areas: Sleep, worries, sadness, focus/organization, behavior, tough transitions, divorce/separation, anger, communication, self-esteem, mindfulness, relationships, school

  • Languages: English

More about Melissa

  • What experience do you have working with families?

    I spent the first part of my professional life working as a middle and high school teacher, and provided home daycare in the summers. I’ve also worked closely with adult and child survivors of domestic violence.

  • What inspired you to become a coach or coach specialist?

    While working as a health teacher, I continued to see the enormous mental health needs of our student population which led me to pursue my Masters degree in Social Work and become a behavioral health coach. 

  • What are your strengths when it comes to working with kids and families?

    My strengths include using empathy, collaboration, and providing a judgment-free zone within a solution-oriented, strengths-based approach. 

  • What else would you like families to know about you?

    I am married and a mother of three adult children. I’m an animal lover and have two cats and a dog.