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Hi, I'm Ola. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over seven years of experience in healthcare, including five years dedicated to mental and behavioral health. I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD, and I bring both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every person I work with. My clients often describe me as a go-getter who truly listens, and that's exactly the kind of provider I show up as every day.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Florida, New Jersey, Iowa, and Massachusetts, with several years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I earned my Master’s in Social Work and have since worked in both residential and outpatient settings, helping adults navigate complex emotional experiences and build lasting resilience.

I’m trained in EMDR therapy and integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals. My style is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, creating a space where you can safely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves, heal from the past, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

I'm a compassionate and empathetic therapist dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges. I have a passion for serving Veterans and individuals with complex trauma/PTSD. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and parts. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure where to begin or who you can trust. I strive to create a compassionate and judgment-free space where you can feel safe and understood. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, life transitions, and many other concerns. I provide telehealth-only services, offering the flexibility and comfort of meeting from a private space that works for you. Together, we’ll identify your goals, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you feel more confident, balanced, and and in control.

I work with high-performing adults, including executives, physicians, medical students, therapists, attorneys, artists, musicians, and professionals in demanding careers. Many have built accomplished lives while quietly struggling with anxiety, complicated relationships, shame, or a persistent sense that they should be happier than they are.

A significant part of my work involves conversations people rarely feel free to have elsewhere. Infidelity, sexuality, desires they don't fully understand, resentment toward people they love, or questions about relationships and choices they've spent years defending. These experiences can be profoundly lonely, especially when shame, guilt, or fear of exposure makes honesty feel risky. I bring a sex-positive perspective and genuine curiosity to these conversations. I'm interested in understanding what people experience and the parts of themselves they've had to keep private.

I'm warm, direct, and genuinely curious about what makes people who they are. I'm interested in the parts of ourselves we work hardest to hide, even from the people closest to us. Many of my clients have become remarkably skilled at managing how they're perceived while feeling increasingly disconnected from their own wants and needs.

My work is about creating the conditions where that armor can soften. I want people to feel genuinely seen and begin experiencing more of the lives they've worked so hard to build. Some have spent years creating meaningful moments for everyone around them while standing at the margins of their own joy.

Welcome! My name is Melanie and I am the own of A Mindfulness Practice LLC. I earned my MS in Counseling with a concentration in mental health at NOVA Southeastern University in 2019. I have experience working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse. My work with adolescents includes depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and sexual identity.