Melissa J. Arrington, LPC, ACS
About Me
Melissa J. Arrington, LPC, ACS, is the founder and owner of Morning Joy Counseling & Consulting, LLC, and has more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping adults navigate trauma, anxiety, stress, adverse life experiences, and negative beliefs using evidence-based approaches, including EMDR Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She also works with couples seeking healthier communication and stronger relationships. Faith-informed counseling is available for clients who desire it.
Melissa is an EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDR Consultant-in-Training (CIT) who provides individual and group EMDR consultation for clinicians seeking case support, professional growth, and eligible consultation hours toward EMDRIA Certification. As an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), she is passionate about supporting clinicians as they strengthen their skills, confidence, and clinical practice.
Melissa is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware and is committed to helping both clients and clinicians heal, grow, and thrive.
Education & Experience
Melissa J. Arrington, LPC, ACS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Doctor of Ministry candidate. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2002 and her Master’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling from Argosy University in 2005. She is currently completing the final requirements for her Doctor of Ministry degree.
With more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Melissa has worked across clinical, leadership, supervision, and consulting roles, bringing extensive experience in trauma-informed care and professional development.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
American Counseling Association
NJMHA
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- First Responders
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
