About me
Hi and thank you both for having the courage to take this first step.
Life is a journey. Through my passion to empower you relationship, I will help move you on a path forward in life. I will guide you both through discovering your strengths and self-awareness to bring you clarity and direction. I am open-minded and create an environment that promotes healing and transformation.
I was born and raised in upstate New York. Completed my bachelors in exercise science from Ithaca College and a masters in social work from University of South Florida. I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in the state of Florida. I have over 7 years clinical experience and the owner of a private practice.
I specialize in sex therapy, trauma, polyamory, kink, LGBTQIA+, relationships, couples. My integrative therapeutic approach utilizes trauma focused, cognitive behavior, and mindfulness techniques. These approaches are briefly described as: trauma informed care (TIC) is about safety, transparency, trustworthiness, voice, choice, and empowerment; cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is about the connection of our thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how they affect our daily lives; mindfulness based (MBCT) is being accepted and aware of yourself. Other types of evidenced based techniques I incorporate are strength based, solution focused, family systems, holistic, client centered and culturally sensitive.
My office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9am - 3pm; Thursday - by appointment only. I offer live phone & video sessions.
I look forward to helping you grow and move you forward into the next chapter in your life. Let’s get started!
Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Relationships
- Intimacy
- Self esteem, Motivation
Stress, Anxiety , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Sleeping disorders , Depression , BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture , Communication problems , Infidelity , Men's issues , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 10
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
FL LCSW SW15618
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Pesce. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Melissa is very supportive, challenging and able to offer support needed. Her knowledge and ability to offer a no judgement zone help with being able to open up more and explore the challenges and feelings I have. 10/10
Melissa is fantastic!!! She is a great listener and most important to me she is able to show me the other side of how Im thinking. She asks pertinent questions to make me really think about my actions and thoughts. She has been extremely helpful and I would highly recommend her.
Melissa is great!
Thank you Melissa!
Melissa is great! After only 2 sessions she has made in impact in how to communicate better with my spouse.
Thank you for your understanding.
Melissa is everything I could have asked for in a mental health provider and more. Me and my boyfriend have been doing counseling with her and are extremely satisfied. She listens, understands, and makes us feel like we’re not alone in any struggle we may be facing. This is the first time I’ve done counseling and I was very nervous but she put my mind at ease in the first few minutes of our first session. I HIGHLY recommend Melissa!