Bring you
. teens . parents . adults .
This is a safe space where you can be yourself and explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships—both with yourself and those around you. In this supportive, judgment-free zone, you’ll have the freedom to work through what’s on your mind, build new skills, and create a life that feels true to you.
Racheal Melo MSW, ESMHL, AAI-S - Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
Let’s Do This!
I want to say—it’s really great that you’re here. I know seeing your teen struggle is tough, and reaching out for support is an important step.
Together, we can help them thrive through this stage of life.
Watching your teen navigate the ups and downs of growing up can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Adolescence is a time of major change—not just for your teen, but for your entire family. It’s a season of new ideas, challenging boundaries, and figuring out who we are!
Our teens struggle with immense pressure— from academics, athletics, college choices, peers, and social media. Many of the teens I work with have experienced anxiety, negative thought patterns, isolation, distress, and depression.
My goal is to support teens in building confidence, resilience, and self-awareness in a world where social media is always in their pocket and comparison is just a scroll away. Together, we explore assertive communication, boundary setting, recognizing and challenging harmful thoughts, and what it looks like to live authentically.
We will work through anxiety, OCD, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
I also provide parents with the tools to navigate this phase with more understanding, balance, and connection. I work from a secure attachment perspective, focusing on strengthening the relationships that provide safety, trust, and emotional connection.
I offer support for parents who are looking for guidance in parenting their teen through this often-challenging phase. Whether you're feeling unsure about how to handle conflict, struggling with shifting dynamics, or just wanting to strengthen your relationship with your teen, I can help.
Beyond working with teens and parents, I also support adults navigating life’s transitions, career and family stress, relationships, anxiety and personal growth. Whether you’re adjusting to a new phase of life, feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities, or working through challenges in parenting children of any age, I provide a space to help you process, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
Lets Work On...
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Parenting with Circle of Security
The Circle of Security® Parenting helps parents build a secure bond with their children by understanding and meeting their emotional needs, fostering a safe and supportive relationship.
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Academic and Career Stress
So. Much. Pressure.
Learn to manage the many stressors that come with careers and academics, improve coping skills, and find balance!
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Complex Relationships
Let’s set some boundaries, improve communication, and strengthen your connections in a meaningful way that feels good to YOU.
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Adolescent Mental Health
Feeling like life’s a bit of a mess right now? I’m here to listen and help you figure things out. Whether it’s school stress, family drama, self-harm, we can talk it through and find ways to make things a bit easier.
I’m on your side.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety
Stuck in a cycle of obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, rumination? Together, we can challenge those patterns and find peace, step by step.
It won’t be like this forever
You’re doing everything you can to support your teen, but maybe they’re pulling away, struggling with anxiety, or feeling lost. Maybe communication has become frustrating, or you just want to feel more connected again. That’s where I come in.
I specialize in working with teens and parents, helping both navigate the challenges of this stage with more confidence, understanding, and ease. For teens, that means exploring who they are, learning to set healthy boundaries, and improving communication. For parents, it means offering insight and strategies to support your teen while also taking care of yourself.
And if you’re an adult looking for therapy outside of parenting, I also help clients navigate relationships, stress, transitions, and personal growth.
This is your therapy
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Equine Assisted Therapy
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Creative and Expressive Arts
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Virtual and In-Person Sessions
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Canine Assisted Therapy
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
— CARL ROGERS
Get in touch.
Reaching out is the first step towards making positive changes in your life. Whether you have questions or are ready to schedule a session, I’m here to help. Don’t hesitate to get in touch—let’s start this journey together and work towards a more fulfilling you.