Melissa Servello
Melissa Servello is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who brings an empathetic, collaborative, and client-centered approach to therapy. She believes a strong therapeutic relationship is built through understanding, listening, and honoring each person’s unique experience rather than trying to “fix” them. Having been on the receiving end of therapy herself, Melissa deeply understands how vulnerable and uncomfortable it can feel to ask for help. Clients can expect a warm, genuine, and slower-paced space where they feel heard, supported, and gently challenged to think more deeply. She has a special interest in supporting first-time therapy clients, self-exploration, self-esteem, and building healthy coping skills. Melissa warmly invites you to take the first step and explore therapy as a meaningful investment in yourself.
- Anxiety, depression, body image distortions, phobia, anger, BPD, relationships, bullying, stress, coping skills, boundaries, and regulation.
- Healthy coping mechanisms that clients can take on to help with boundaries, confidence, and self-esteem.
- Catholic and European
- Empathetic and understanding
- Attentive and respectful
- Active listener
- Guider
- Challenger in ways of looking at the bigger picture for more exploration.
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Teens
- Adults
- You want to be heard, guided, and understood.
- You are fearful of therapy, I will go at your pace as this is your journey and we are in it together.
- You struggle with day to day symptoms that mental health brings forward.
- You want to get help to make yourself the main priority in life emphasizing boundaries and self-image/care.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Understood and heard
- Validated
- Supported
- Not judged
- In a safe and confidential environment.
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- Brief introductions so we can begin getting to know each other.
- What brings you to therapy and what you’re hoping to gain from the process.
- Any previous therapy experiences, or a gentle overview of what to expect if this is your first time reaching out.
- A clear sense of what I do as a psychotherapist and my qualifications.
- The modalities I use and how therapy can be tailored to your specific needs.
- Treatment considerations such as session length, frequency, and overall direction.
- Practice policies to help set expectations and create a safe container for our work.
- An open, authentic conversation where you’re welcome to ask any questions you may have.
- Be as supportive as possible.
- Listen and guide you in a direction of success and meeting SMART goals, having those 'ah ha' moments, exploration, self-reflection/awareness.
- Not always just be about serious therapeutic talks but ensuring you are comfortable at all times.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
Yorkville University
Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology
2023-2025
Certifications
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage.
We always recommend you check with your insurance provider to confirm what coverage you have.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.