Melissa is a prelicensed clinician with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders, family dynamics, and at-risk youth populations. She is certified in Moral Reconation Therapy and is trauma-informed, providing individual counseling with a focus on addressing the underlying impacts of trauma on mental health and recovery. As a clinician on a drug court team, Melissa has delivered targeted, structured interventions to support client progress and facilitate long-term recovery outcomes. Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing within a culturally responsive, holistic framework that considers each client’s unique psychological and social needs. Melissa’s clinical acumen and commitment to ethical, culturally competent care underscore her role in delivering effective, transformative mental health services.
Melissa Vergara, MS, CMH, QMHP
Clinical Therapist
