“You are the ringmaster of your circus; I’m just here to make sure you don’t get stepped on by the elephants.” – Melissa Chance (Yes, she does say this to her clients. Yes, they do laugh)

Melissa believes that every person deserves to live a fulfilling life and feel like they have someone on their side during that journey. Many people don’t have a strong support system, which is necessary. She wants to be that point of support for you. Finding a good therapist can be hard and intimidating. It takes time to create a therapeutic bond. She feels that it is just as important for her patients to know who she is as their clinician, as it is for me to know who they are as a client and person. Melissa prioritizes getting to know her clients and learning what works and doesn’t; she then personalizes therapy based on this. She also feels that it is vital to practice what you preach and explore new skills. Melissa loves hearing about new strategies and skills and prioritizes self-care and practicing coping skills daily. She loves to utilize music, art, and humor in therapy sessions. Therapy is emotionally draining, but it doesn’t always have to be. We’ll be the first one for you and help you learn ways to build and strengthen your own.