Melissa Strauss, LPC
- Pennsylvania
- PA LPC PC008592, NJ LPC 37PC00767200
Not accepting new clientsVerified 7 hours agoInternational clients
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About Melissa
Hi there! My name is Melissa Hochbaum Strauss and I am looking forward to working with you. I have over 7 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe that every client can teach me something and my approach is warm and engaging. I hope that you feel you have control over our time as well. Every individual has strengths and it is important to use this in the therapeutic process. My approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused and Internal Family Systems Therapy. I tailor each therapeutic style to the individual's needs. My experience includes; Depression, Anxiety, Relational Issues, Family Dynamic Issues, Trauma, Sexual Identity Work, School and Career Work, Infertility and Parenting. Read more Show less
What Melissa helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepressionLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
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Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues