What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Melissa Harper
Focus areas
Anxiety
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Bullying
Life Transition
Couples Therapy
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Melissa Harper
Hi, I am Dr. Melissa Harper, representing the Caribbean community where we have many cultural nuances that cause us to shy away from therapy. I am here to navigate our cultural values while maintaining our mental health. I hold a Doctor of Philosophy in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University (2009), a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University (CACREP), and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Florida, accredited by the COAMFTE Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.
In addition to extensive coursework, my training included play therapy at the University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, as well as Responsive Teaching and developing healthy attachments between caregivers/parents and children. I have worked in substance abuse facilities with chronic substance abusers and military personnel who developed addictions. I've also worked with teens in foster care and families who are blended.
I am an adjunct professor in the Master's Psychology program at Albizu University, Miami, FL. I successfully completed the AMFTRB Exam (Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Board), earned my Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist credential, and am a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. As a licensee of the Florida Department of Health, I abide by its Code of Ethics. License number in the State of Florida: MT3263.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Nova Southeastern University, PhD in Family Therapy
- St Thomas University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Florida International University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1447648407
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What practice does Melissa Harper work with?
Melissa Harper works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Harper?
Melissa Harper frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Harper on their profile.
What languages does Melissa Harper speak?
Melissa Harper speaks English.