Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, and certified clinical supervisor. She graduated from New York University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and human Development, where she discovered her passion for psychology and human development. Motivated to make a difference in people’s lives, Melissa pursued her master’s degree in social work and graduated with an MSW from Rutgers in 2018. Specializing in trauma and addictions, Melissa is trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and NARM. She played a key role in expanding Victory Bay’s services to include telehealth, adolescent, and eating disorder programs, and she spearheaded the development of family-intensive weekends to strengthen recovery outco...