Compassionate Online Therapy for Life’s Overwhelming Moments

Melissa’s Healing & Hope Counseling provides telehealth therapy for adults, teens, and children in Florida and Massachusetts, with support for anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, parenting stress, and major life transitions.

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About Melissa Barreto, M.S., LMHC

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Melissa Barreto is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Massachusetts. Earning her masters degree at Nova Southeastern University, she has worked in the mental health field since 2017.

She has experience supporting children, teens, & adults through anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, family stress, and major life transitions. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, with a focus on helping clients feel heard while building tools they can use in daily life.

Melissa also has experience in the foster care system and previously worked as an adoption case manager, giving her a strong understanding of family stress, attachment, trauma, and life changes.

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Areas of Focus

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Support for children, teens, and adults impacted by foster care, adoption, attachment concerns, family separation, or complex family histories.
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How Therapy Works

All sessions are conducted via telehealth — no in-person visits required. Appointments are scheduled and managed through Headway, a secure platform that makes it easy to connect from wherever you are in Florida or Massachusetts.

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Scheduled Through Headway

Sessions are held entirely online, giving you flexibility to attend from home or any private space.

Headway handles appointment booking, reminders, and session management — all in one place.

Simple & Secure

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