Melissa McVan

Melissa McVan is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in South Florida who provides therapy to children, families, and adults. She offers individual, couples, group, and family therapy, and in response to client preference she also delivers virtual sessions.

She earned a bachelor’s degree from Barry University and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. Since 2012, Melissa has provided therapy and led workshops on self-esteem, healthy relationships, and goal setting, and she has nine years of experience offering therapeutic services.

Melissa employs a strengths-focused approach that emphasizes a person’s talents, gifts, and skills with the aim of supporting a healthier outlook and improved well-being. She works collaboratively with clients to explore how those strengths can be applied across life situations and prioritizes creating a supportive environment where individuals feel validated and able to be open. She is licensed to practice in Florida, holding the FL LMHC credential (license MH 18996).

Common areas Melissa addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.