Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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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.
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Melissa Strauss is a licensed professional counselor who brings eight years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples. She approaches therapy with warmth and engagement, believing that each person has strengths that can be used in the therapeutic process and that clients should feel a sense of control over their time in session.
Her clinical practice uses a blend of evidence-based methods tailored to each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Emotionally Focused approaches, and Internal Family Systems. Melissa has worked with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relational and family dynamic issues, trauma, sexual identity exploration, school and career concerns, infertility, and parenting.
She holds professional counseling licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, which indicate she meets each state’s requirements to provide clinical care (PA LPC PC008592; NJ LPC 37PC00767200). Melissa aims to create an engaging, collaborative environment where clients’ strengths guide the path toward their goals.
For many common concerns – such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes – online therapy can be just as effective as in-person care. Research and practice both support its usefulness for these types of issues, and therapists often achieve similar outcomes through remote sessions.
A major benefit of remote therapy is flexibility. People can connect in the format that best suits their lifestyle and comfort level – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging are all options. This flexibility makes it easier to attend sessions regularly and integrate therapy into a busy life.
Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to request a different therapist if they feel a different fit would be better. Altogether, online therapy presents a practical, adaptable way to get professional support for everyday mental health concerns.
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