Melanie is a Licensed Master of Social Work who graduated from New York University in May 2023. She has experience in non-profit agencies, NYC shelter systems, advocating for Asylum Seekers and Psychotherapy. Melanie has also dedicated over a decade of her life to learning and practicing yogic philosophy, acquiring over 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Trainings. Within these training sessions, she learned to incorporate tools such as movement, breath-work, and meditation into her practice. Likewise, she specializes in treatment modalities such as CBT, Psychoanalysis, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Group Therapy, and Person-centered therapy. Melanie’s philosophy when it comes to healing is reconnection to the true self. Melanie’s aim is to cultivate environments that are inclusive, safe, loving, empathetic, and growth centered.