Melissa graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Upon graduation, Melissa worked as a behavioral health rehabilitation specialist (BHRS) for about 5 ½ years. She then worked as a domestic violence and sexual assault advocate for the next 11 years. While working as an advocate, Melissa received a certification as a Certified Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Professional (CDSVRP) and a Professional Certification in Trauma & Resilience: Level one from the University of Florida (2022). Melissa graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a Master of Arts Counseling Psychology in December 2021. Melissa’s primary treatment modality is psychodynamic and family systems. Melissa works with adults, children 5-17, and families and couples. Melissa works primarily with domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger & family and couple relationships.