Melissa Brennan, LMHC
(She/her)
Preferred Name: Melissa
About Me
I am a licensed and experienced mental health counselor specializing in trauma-informed therapy for adults. I work exclusively with adults and tailor my approach to meet each person’s unique needs and goals. I am the founder and President of Mayflower Mental Health, where I provide individual therapy both in person and via telehealth.
My clinical work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, primarily utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic interventions and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), all within a framework informed by neurobiology and attachment theory.
Education & Experience
With over 20 years of experience, Melissa has worked across a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, partial hospital and early intervention programs. She has extensive experience supporting adults, families, and young children, including those with developmental and emotional regulation needs. She has worked to implement new behavioral programs and provided supervision for graduate students.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealth
- WellPoint
