Melissa joined the field of behavioral health in 2017 after completion of a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Melissa has pursued licensure as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor and credentialing as a certified clinical supervisor and certified grief and loss recovery specialist in the state of New Jersey. Melissa is passionate about fostering the growth of new clinicians and long term success in the recovery community by breaking barriers to treatment accessibility!
Written by: The Garden State Treatment Center Editorial Team
Editor: Isaac Adams-Hands
Medically Reviewed by: MedicallyReviewed.com
Published on: April 18, 2025
Updated on: May 12, 2026
