Melanie is a RI Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Mental Health and addiction. She has over 14 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. She has worked in many different health care settings ranging from community mental health and substance abuse agencies and has been in private practice over the past 6 years. She uses a combination of evidence based treatment modalities including dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psycho educational.
Melanie is friendly, compassionate and down-to-earth while providing a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Her specialties include depression, anxiety/panic attacks, substance abuse/addiction, borderline personality disorder, self-injurious behaviors, relationship difficulties, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, self-esteem, and conflict resolution and stress management. Melanie received her Masters in Social Work from University of Connecticut with a focused area of study in Mental Health and Substance Abuse and her Bachelors in Social Work from Salve Regina University.
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