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Melissa Gull(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
New Jersey
Anxiety -Codependency- Depression- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Trauma-Shame-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Melissa is a therapist with advanced training in Holistic and Integrative Health. She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can reconnect with yourself and discover new ways to navigate life’s challenges. Melissa's approach is grounded in mindfulness, self-compassion, and the belief that true healing occurs when we care for the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.

Melissa works with individuals facing grief and loss, relationship struggles, codependency, complex family dynamics, low self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges. Melissa allows clients to explore patterns that may be holding you back and gently create space for clarity, resilience, and emotional freedom.

Rooted in a holistic, client-centered philosophy, Melissa integrates Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while drawing from Adlerian, Eclectic, and Existential frameworks to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs and support your personal growth.

Melissa believes that self-care and self-compassion are vital to living with meaning and authenticity and is grounded in theories thar prioritize well-being and self compassion. Her passion is helping others move toward healing, empowerment, and lasting transformation.


Message to clients

My primary goal as a therapist is to cultivate a safe and supportive space where you can freely explore who you are and who you want to become. Through a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship, we will process emotions and life experiences while identifying the barriers that may be limiting your growth and well-being.

Working with me, you will gain deeper insight into the thought patterns and behaviors that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. Together, we’ll explore new perspectives, reconnect with your inner strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I believe that healing happens when we care for the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. Our work will be rooted in self-compassion, mindfulness, and the understanding that you already hold the capacity for resilience and transformation. Let this be the start of a powerful and empowering journey toward the life you deserve.


Licensure

New Jersey: 37PC00743700

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Shame - Exploring how shame shows up in one’s life and the origins of this shame, especially in specific situations or environments; processing through this shame and developing an empowerment to feel less ashamed in daily life




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$75 - $175

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