Melissa South MA, LPC, ACS, NCC

Accepting Clients

Melissa South, owner of South Collective Counseling, is a caring and empowering counselor dedicated to helping others.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Parsippany, NJ

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Melissa is experienced in treating adults, children, teens, & their families grow and thrive. Melissa specializes in treating a wide range of issues affecting youth and families including: coping skills for stress & anxiety, school challenges, cultural and spiritual identity issues, behavioral issues, mood regulation, life transitions, trauma--including youth sexual trauma, adoption & foster care, parenting, and more.

My Background and Approach

South Collective Counseling, LLC welcomes anyone seeking help to reach out! Melissa and her team of diverse and dedicated therapists understand the courage it takes to initiate & offers a free 15-min video consultation calls for new clients to ask questions and find a therapist that meets their needs and style. The therapists at South Collective Counseling truly enjoy working with clients of all ages and strive to work collaboratively with clients to meet their therapeutic goals. Check out www.southcollectivecounseling.com to view the extensive expertise of the therapists at South Collective Counseling, including areas such as, EMDR, trauma informed treatment, adoption/foster care experience, depression and anxiety. Bilingual therapists are available for clients desiring sessions to be Spanish.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Melissa strives to reduce stigma, increase access to services, & contribute to the future generation of counselors. She is thrilled to be the Owner of a collaborative group private practice, South Collective Counseling. Melissa's authenticity, compassion, & calm energy combined with, her wealth of knowledge & experience is what clients find most inspiring.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy Family Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Adoption Issues Child Issues Racial Identity

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
MA, LPC, ACS, NCC, State of New Jersey · #37PC00450800
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
16 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

181 New Road
Suite 304
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-939-4984

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 40.8546376°, -74.3476598°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 16 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180 - 250/session

Info

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181 New Road
Suite 304
Parsippany, NJ 07054

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