Melissa Pagan, MA, LMFT, Bloomfield, NJ

About Melissa Pagan

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Women's Issues Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Pagan

Melissa Pagan, a Marriage & Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across New Jersey navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy in a supportive and collaborative environment, helping clients work through anxiety, depression, and stress while building practical skills to improve overall mental health and daily functioning. Melissa specializes in anxiety, depression, and couples issues, offering care that is both compassionate and grounded in evidence-based practices. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and couples/marital counseling to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her approach focuses on enhancing emotional regulation, improving communication, and developing healthier coping strategies. She offers additional areas of expertise to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Melissa is experienced in working with diverse populations, including individuals within the LGBTQ+ community and those connected to adoption or foster care experiences. She provides an inclusive, affirming therapeutic space where clients feel heard and supported. Her work also emphasizes navigating life transitions, strengthening self-esteem, and processing trauma in a way that fosters resilience and long-term well-being. Her therapeutic style blends empathy with practical guidance, empowering clients to take an active role in their healing journey.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Melissa Pagan, MA, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

New Jersey Behavioral Health

256 Broad St, Ste 2E, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

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Education and background

Practice names

New Jersey Behavioral Health

Education and training

Fairfield University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1770369076

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Pagan?

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Is Melissa Pagan accepting new patients?

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What practice does Melissa Pagan work with?

Melissa Pagan works with New Jersey Behavioral Health.

Where is Melissa Pagan's office located?

Melissa Pagan has 2 office locations in Bloomfield, view full addresses on Melissa Pagan's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Pagan?

Melissa Pagan frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Pagan on their profile.