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Melissa also presents workshops for parents on topics related to early sexual health education and consent and hosts the Instagram handle @askable_mama to support this work. Melissa takes an active role in therapy. She believes that incorporating qualities like humor and candidness, can be beneficial both in developing the therapeutic connection and reaching client goals. Her therapeutic approach is strengths-based and eclectic, as she incorporates a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral interventions, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Relational Therapy, Gottman Method for couples, Sex Therapy, and modern psychodynamic approaches. 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