Melisa Mitchell, MSW, LSW

Melisa Mitchell joined the Counseling Center in October of 2022 as their clinical case manager. Melisa received her Masters of Social Work degree and Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in geography and urban studies at West Chester University. She also completed her post-graduate trauma studies certificate at Widener University. Melisa is passionate about empowering and helping others to achieve their goals. Melisa has experience in clinical work serving individuals of all life stages and diverse backgrounds at an acute psychiatric crisis center; community-based mental health clinics; and non-profit agencies providing crisis intervention, counseling, care coordination, and case management services.

Melisa works from a strength-based, humanistic, psychodynamic, and behavioral approach to counseling. Melisa also integrates different therapeutic techniques tailored to her client’s current needs, such as motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Melisa believes in creating a nurturing and calm environment that fosters safety, respect, empathy, collaboration, and authenticity for her clients to facilitate their growth and wellness. Her clinical interests include diversity, relationships, personal growth, grief and loss, life adjustments, depression, anxiety, and stress management.

In her spare time, Melisa enjoys watching anime, shows, and movies; baking; and playing video games. She also enjoys reading, drawing, spending time with loved ones and pets, and trying out new things.