Melissa MacNish is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who uses a relational, psychodynamic approach, as well as a variety of other theories and techniques, to support people through growth and change. She believes strongly in the power of the therapeutic relationship to create a safe space for people to explore patterns and the new possibilities that begin to emerge. She is grounded in an existential perspective and believes that collaboration, creativity, reflection and curiosity are fundamental to the therapeutic process and self empowerment. Melissa has post-graduate training in existential, object relations and family therapy.
In addition to her experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, relational issues, and trauma, Melissa has extensive experience working in the GLBTQ community. She specializes in working with transgender/gender variant youth, young adults, and their families. Melissa has facilitated a support group with Greater Boston PFLAG for parents with transgender/gender variant children for over two years. She is also on the Board of Directors and a parent liaison for Camp Aranu’tiq, a week-long summer camp for transgender and gender variant youth ages 8 to 15 . She has supported many families through the process of understanding and accepting a youth’s gender identity and expression. Melissa enjoys exploring a wide range of issues with individuals, groups, couples and families.
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