Melissa Telsey, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Telsey

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Dialectical (DBT)

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Telsey

Melissa Telsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. She earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern Florida. Melissa's therapeutic approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client by starting where they are and identifying their strengths to create a sense of balance within their life. She helps clients better understand their past and how it relates to current life challenges while exploring family dynamics and attachment styles. Melissa provides therapy in a safe and supportive setting that promotes exploration, acceptance, and change. She integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies with insight-oriented self-awareness and coping skills to overcome challenges that stand in the way of healing and well-being. Melissa utilizes an eclectic approach to psychotherapy, incorporating cognitive behavioral, client-centered, solution-focused, psychodynamic, attachment, and dialectical behavioral interventions. She also has expertise and specialization in working with families, providing social skills training and behavioral modification for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Additionally, Melissa offers sound bowl healing in individual and group sessions. She brings her therapy dog, Mia, to all sessions, a presence her clients truly appreciate.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Panic Attack

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Sleep Disorder

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Panic Attack

Education and background

Practice names

Tava Health

Education and training

University of Southern Florida, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1508461914

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What practice does Melissa Telsey work with?

Melissa Telsey works with Tava Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Telsey?

Melissa Telsey frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Telsey on their profile.