About Me

Welcome,

I’m glad you’re here.

I’m Mellisa Moss, and I’m a relational psychodynamic therapist who believes in real conversations, gentle honesty, and helping you reconnect with your sense of self.

In my work, I focus on how your past experiences shape the way you see yourself and connect with others today. Relational psychodynamic therapy isn’t just about understanding your story; it’s about noticing the patterns that show up in your relationships, including the one we build together in therapy. The relationship we form becomes part of the healing process, and offering insight, repair, and a new experience of being seen, heard, and understood.

I work with teens, young adults, and professionals, especially Black women and girls, who are ready to break free from self-doubt, old narratives, and intergenerational patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to help you see yourself clearly, trust your inner voice, and take up space with confidence.

Before private practice, I spent years in community mental health and school settings, supporting youth and families through life’s toughest moments. I’ve mediated difficult conversations, helped parents and teens rebuild trust, and guided people toward seeing things—and themselves—from a new perspective. That experience shapes how I show up in the therapy room: grounded, collaborative, and deeply attuned to the dynamics between us.

My style is warm but direct. I’ll hold space for your story, but I’ll also gently challenge the patterns that keep you stuck. Together, we’ll build insight, self-esteem, and emotional freedom, creating change that feels authentic and lasting, not just surface-level relief.

Working with me means having a partner who walks alongside you as you learn to trust yourself again and make choices that reflect the life you want to build.

What We Can Work On Together

    • Depression, Anxiety & Panic

    • Bipolar & Mood Disorders

    • Low Self-Esteem & Identity Exploration

    • Racial, Cultural, & Gender Identity Stress

    • Attachment Styles & Relationship Patterns

    • Family Conflict & Boundary Challenges

    • Codependency & Interpersonal Struggles

    • Breakups, Divorce, and Heartbreak Recovery

    • Life Transitions & Growing Independence

    • Academic, Social, or Career Pressure

    • ADHD, Autism Spectrum & Executive Functioning

    • Navigating Friendships, Dating & Self-Worth

    • Childhood Trauma & Complex PTSD

    • Emotional Dysregulation & Mood Instability

    • Recovery from Abuse or Neglect

    • Anger, Shame, and Trust Issues

    • Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

    • Identity Shifts in Early Motherhood

    • Reproductive Mental Health & Infertility Grief

    • Navigating Burnout & Emotional Overload

Ways We Can Work Together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helps you notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action aligned with your values.

Attachment-Based Therapy
Supports healing and strengthening of emotional bonds, while addressing relational patterns and building secure connections.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create more balanced, healthier patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Teaches skills for managing emotions, coping with distress, and improving relationships through mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Focuses on identifying emotional patterns in relationships and fostering secure, supportive connections.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Explores different parts of yourself to resolve inner conflicts, foster internal harmony, and build self-compassion.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Uses present-moment awareness to reduce stress, regulate emotions, and cultivate resilience.

Motivational Interviewing
Helps explore ambivalence, clarify goals, and build motivation for positive change.

Narrative Therapy
Examines the stories we tell ourselves and works to reframe them in ways that empower healing and growth.

Psychodynamic & Humanistic Approaches
Encourages insight by exploring emotional patterns, early experiences, and the authentic self in a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Somatic & Body-Centered Approaches
Integrates body awareness and movement to process emotions, release stored tension, and support holistic healing.

Strength-Based & Solution-Focused Therapy
Highlights your existing strengths and focuses on practical strategies to create meaningful, achievable change.

Trauma-Focused Therapy
Supports healing from trauma by creating a sense of safety, processing painful experiences, and building emotional and coping resources.