MeLisa Carson-Goldie has a master’s in social work and is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). MeLisa has a background in working in BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities as both a therapist and as a social worker. MeLisa spent time working in child welfare, adult protective services,  and in medical social work before transitioning over to providing therapy services. MeLisa takes a strength base trauma informed collaborative approach using techniques from narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and expressive arts therapy. MeLisa has experience in treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, self-harm behaviors, eating disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, ADHD, as well as other neurodivergent diagnosis’.  MeLisa has experience in providing individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. MeLisa was most recently providing therapy at a residential level of care using DBT therapy for mental health disorders as well as eating disorders. MeLisa prides herself in being an advocate for her clients and using her privilege to serve others.