Riana Melillo

About

I am a dedicated Licensed Social Worker and want to ensure a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment for my clients. Cultural humility and an intersectional approach are vital. I cherish being a part of a client’s journey and collaborating with them in their healing process.

I have experience providing holistic care for teens and adults. I practice eclectic approaches utilizing somatic modalities, mindfulness, creative expression, CBT, DBT, and ERP. I implore exploring alternative ways of healing.

It is vital to have someone to talk to during challenging times, and both recognize and commemorate the strengths that a client holds. I aim to create a space where the client feels safe and heard. Therapy is a powerful step and it takes strength to begin, I’m here whenever you’re ready.

Specialties

• Abuse
• ADD & ADHD
• Anxiety
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Divorce
• Family Issues
• Friendships
• Grief
• LGBTQIA+ Transitions
• OCD
• PTSD
• Relationships
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-Esteem
• Stress
• Trauma
• Women’s Health
• Work Issues

Expertise

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
• Gottman Method
• Holistic Therapy
• Humanistic Therapy
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
• Somatic Experiencing (SE)
• Strengths-Based Therapy
• Stress Management Skills
• Supportive Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care Therapy