Melissa Reighn

Melissa Reighn is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, and a range of related issues including parenting, self esteem, ADHD, and eating concerns. Her practice also addresses grief, life changes, and the complex emotional work that can follow separation, substance-related problems, and caregiving stress.

Melissa approaches care from the position that each person is the expert on their own story. She draws on a range of clinical tools to support clients in identifying strengths, clarifying values, and taking manageable steps toward change. She aims to create a collaborative space where a client’s goals guide the therapeutic plan and evidence-informed methods are used to explore patterns, process traumatic material, and build coping skills.

Her background includes training in trauma-focused interventions and therapies that emphasize present-moment choices and practical strategies. Melissa’s work addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns, with attention to the interactions between mood, behavior, relationships, and life circumstances.