Melissa Marques, Ed.S.

Clinician

Melissa Marques (she/her) is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at the Nook. She is a graduate of the Counselor Education program at the University of Florida where she earned her Master’s and Specialist degrees in Mental Health Counseling. Melissa has also completed an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider training (ADHD-CCSP). Melissa believes genuine trust and connection is the key to an impactful therapeutic relationship and strives to create this connection by being transparent and welcoming to all who enter her sessions. Melissa’s mission is to provide a safe space for all clients where they can work towards growth and positive change. Melissa does this through curiosity, challenge, and empathy.

As a counselor Melissa enjoys working with clients in helping them understand the power of perspectives with approaches such as existential therapy, and narrative therapy, with cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused interventions. It is important for Melissa to tailor her work specifically to each client and their presenting concerns. Because of this, Melissa does not limit the scope of what she welcomes in her practice. From questioning the meaning of life, to tackling daily stressors, Melissa enjoys working with clients in all stages of life. She has special interest in adolescents and young adults during significant times of adjustment and stress. She also loves working with clients to help them navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, poor self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Other areas Melissa is passionate about include working with LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals who have experienced trauma, and those working through grief and loss.

In her spare time Melissa enjoys reading, discovering new music, watching TV shows or films, and catching up with friends.

“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need, to do it alone.” -Lisa Olivera