Melissa E. Mendoza, LMSW-C

FOUNDER & CLINICAL THERAPIST

You can look capable on the outside and still feel overwhelmed underneath. Anxiety, depression, trauma, work pressure, and relationship stress can make it hard to feel grounded—even when you are the person everyone depends on.

WHO WE HELP

Pink Positive Psychology® provides warm, culturally responsive therapy for Michigan women 18+. Melissa currently provides all clinical care as the practice’s founder and lead therapist, helping clients move beyond simply venting to understand patterns, regulate emotions, heal younger parts of themselves, and build steadier lives.

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Depression & low self-worth
• Anxiety, overthinking & burnout
• Trauma, PTSD & emotional regulation
• Attachment, relationships, breakups & divorce
• Inner-child healing & generational patterns
• Work, school & major life transitions

CLINICAL APPROACH

Warm, practical, and individualized. Melissa integrates DBT, CBT, compassion-focused, trauma-focused, humanistic, and solution-focused approaches. Care is grounded in cultural awareness, evidence-based strategies, and a strong therapeutic relationship.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Master of Social Work — Wayne State University
LMSW-C — Licensed Master Social Worker—Clinical, State of Michigan
Michigan License — No. 6801091600
Experience — 10+ years of clinical experience

INSURANCE

Most major commercial plans accepted: Aetna & Meritain, BCBS of Michigan PPO, Out-of-State BCBS PPO, Blue Care Network, Cigna & Evernorth, HAP, Humana, Optum/UHC/UBH/UMR/Oxford, and Priority Health.
Benefits are verified before the first appointment. Coverage and client responsibility vary by plan.