Therapist in Weymouth, Massachusetts Melissa Farmer, Therapist

Melissa Farmer, LMHC, (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology cum laude from Boston University and a Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a focus on holistic interventions from Lesley University. Melissa provides individual counseling to older adolescents through adults. Melissa has experience treating a broad range of concerns, including adjustment issues, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, eating disorders/body image concerns, gender identity/gender dysphoria, PMDD/perimenopause as well as other mental health concerns. Melissa uses client focused and strengths-based approaches that include cognitive behavior therapy and holistic/mindfulness-based strategies. Melissa believes that a strong therapeutic alliance helps promote healing and personal growth and she strives to develop trusting and empathetic relationships with her clients. Melissa is also licensed as school adjustment counselor in Massachusetts and is a LCMHC in the state of NH.