Bio

Melissa Jones brings to psychotherapy her real-world experience as a licensed clinical social worker. While studying for her degree in Family Studies at the University of Arizona, she worked at Las Familias, an organization providing support for sexually-abused boys, and Child Protective Services in Tucson. Pursuing her Master of Social Work degree at Barry University in Miami, Florida, Melissa held internships and professional positions that administered to physically and mentally handicapped children and at-risk youth.

By the time she arrived in Colorado, Melissa was well-equipped to counsel students affected by the Columbine High School tragedy in her position with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She went on to become a psychotherapist for the Mental Health Corporation of Denver and the coordinator of the Child and Family Program for Developmental Disability Consultants in Denver. While at DDC, she transitioned to working with adults, which remains her primary practice. Melissa is certified in the Love and Logic™ parenting method.

Now in her second decade as a psychotherapist, Melissa lives in Boulder with her husband, young son and daughter, and two golden retrievers. Having lived on the ocean and near the desert, she enjoys the outdoor activities of Colorado's mountains and plains, such as hiking, camping, and skiing. Because of the healing benefits of yoga in her own life, Melissa is a certified yoga instructor and integrates this mind/body discipline into her psychotherapy.

Melissa began a support group for mothers with children who have special needs. This group incorporates yoga and the support of each other meeting the second Monday of each month from 10am to 12pm. To find out more about this group please visit Melissa's meetup page.