As a parent, it's heartbreaking to watch your child struggle. Whether they’re acting out at home or school, experiencing emotional outbursts, or showing signs of anxiety or withdrawal, it can feel overwhelming—especially when traditional parenting strategies like rewards and consequences just aren’t working.
You may notice your child:
You’ve tried everything in your parenting toolbox, but nothing seems to help—and now you’re unsure how to best support them.
Dr. Marshall provides evidence-based counseling for children and pre-teens that addresses emotional regulation, anxiety, perfectionism, behavior issues, social difficulties, and more. She works collaboratively with parents and schools to develop practical strategies and tools that help children thrive both at home and in the classroom.
Through counseling, your child can learn healthier ways to express their emotions, manage stress, build confidence, and develop resilience—while you gain insight and support in your parenting journey.
Dr. Marshall is deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment—a space free from judgment, pressure, or unrealistic expectations. Clients are invited to show up just as they are and begin the journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth at their own pace.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, identity questions, stress, grief, or simply seeking clarity and direction, this is a place where you can:
Dr. Marshall offers compassionate, client-centered therapy that honors your individuality. She believes there doesn’t need to be anything “wrong” with you to seek support—you are welcome exactly as you are.
If you are going through something especially difficult, you will never be rushed or pushed. When you're ready, Dr. Marshall offers a wide range of evidence-based tools and therapeutic approaches to help you work through life’s big challenges with strength and clarity.
Everyone deserves a space where they can be seen, heard, and supported. Counseling with Dr. Marshall offers that space—rooted in empathy, curiosity, and care.
Dr. Melissa has a particular interest in:
Expertise in the following areas:
Counseling comes in various forms, which is tailored to the client's individual needs. Whether it is cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, exposure response prevention, and mindfulness therapies, there is a path to support well-being. Treatment type will be discussed during the first two sessions.
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