Melissa Paul (She/Her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

At MLP Therapy Group, we're a Brooklyn based therapy practice for women and couples looking to deepen their relationships.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Brooklyn Office, NY

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

We help women and couples make sense of what’s happening in their relationships and find a way back to feeling connected, calm, and grounded. Maybe you’ve been feeling lonely, afraid of rejection, stuck in old patterns, or uncomfortable in your body. Or maybe communication struggles, infidelity, or family drama keep getting in the way of the closeness you want. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

My Background and Approach

My approach is collaborative, relational, and deeply attuned to each person I work with. I meet you where you are, helping you move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. I integrate psychodynamic and relational therapy with practical tools from CBT and EMDR to support both insight and healing. Whether we’re processing trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, rebuilding after a rupture, or working through transitions like parenthood or partnership changes, I aim to help you find clarity, strength, and confidence in who you are and how you relate to others.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve spent years supporting individuals and couples through complex emotional experiences. I completed my Master’s in Social Work at NYU and trained at The Ackerman Institute for the Family. I’m also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and have completed EMDR training (Levels 1 & 2) Through Personal Transformation Institute . My work is guided by an anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and Health at Every Size lens — because healing happens best in spaces where all parts of you are welcome.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Couples Counseling Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 350/session

Info

Email Melissa
68 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
68 Jay St
Brooklyn Office, NY 11201

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