Melissa Buehler, MA, NY | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Buehler

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Families

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Buehler

Melissa Buehler is a pre-licensed provider working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. The experiences we have in our early development, especially those that overwhelm our ability to cope, can shape the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve. These stories, often formed in moments of fear, confusion, or pain, can follow us into adolescence and throughout adulthood, manifesting as anxiety, shame, or a persistent sense of being stuck. I believe that healing begins when we gently examine these narratives, understand their origins, and begin to write new ones rooted in self-compassion and authenticity. This aligns fully with my personal mantra, developed through my own healing journey: “turning pain into purpose.” I work predominantly with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am currently completing my remaining hours toward becoming a registered play therapist, providing interactive, HIPAA-compliant virtual play therapy that engages young clients in creative ways to process difficult emotions. My clinical focus includes complex trauma and its lasting impacts, with a strong emphasis on early intervention for navigating childhood trauma and creating or repairing injured or insecure attachments. I also have in-depth clinical experience treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) utilizing exposure and response prevention (ERP) alongside DBT. I am particularly interested in the comorbidity of diagnoses, such as navigating the complex intersections of OCD, ADHD, trauma, and anxiety, ensuring that our work addresses the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms. I earned my Master's in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University, graduating summa cum laude, and I currently practice fully remote as a Multi-State Associate Therapist and Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor, holding pre-licensure in New York, Utah, Washington, and Idaho.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

The SoHo Center for Mental Health Counseling

Education and training

New York University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1083531800

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What practice does Melissa Buehler work with?

Melissa Buehler works with The SoHo Center for Mental Health Counseling.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Buehler?

Melissa Buehler frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Buehler on their profile.