Melissa Paul, LCSW

Brooklyn Based Relationship and Couples therapist

Hi, I’m Melissa. If you’ve landed here, there’s a good chance that something in your life feels heavy or uncertain. Maybe you’ve been trying to hold everything together, but inside you feel anxious, sad, or disconnected. You might find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships stuck arguing about the same things, feeling unseen, or unsure how to bridge the distance between you and the people you love. Perhaps you’ve entered a new stage of life that has left you questioning who you are as you become a parent, face infertility, navigate loss, or manage a major change that’s left you off balance. You may even catch yourself thinking, “I should be able to handle this,” while feeling exhausted by the effort of trying.

I know how painful it can be to live in that in-between space wanting to feel better, but not knowing where to start. The truth is, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. It’s a space to untangle the overwhelm, make sense of your experiences, and begin to feel more grounded and whole. Together, we can explore what’s beneath the surface: the worries, patterns, and protective parts that have helped you get by and create new ways of relating that feel more aligned, compassionate, and connected.

How We’ll Work Together

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.

Melissa’s Experience

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.

If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected, you don’t have to face it on your own. Therapy can help you find a deeper sense of peace, confidence, and connection both within yourself and in your relationships. You deserve support that meets you where you are and helps you move toward where you want to be.

If you are interested in learning more