Melissa Jennings, LCSW, AcHT is an integrative psychotherapist.
In her practice Melissa blends an array of holistic and scientific approaches to treat the body, mind and soul. She is a certified Bio-Well Practitioner, Past Life Regressionist, certified by Dr. Brian Weiss, Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Holotropic Breathwork Practitioner, Child Centered Play and SandPlay Therapist. She is certified in Acutonics © and Biosonics © Tuning Forks and uses cutting edge modalities combining the use of sound, color and gemstones.
Melissa has extensive experience working in mental health and school settings with children, adolescents, and adults across New York City and Long Island. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Hunter College and a Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University, she pioneered a specialized foster care program, worked as Director of Social Services at SCO Family of Services, served as a school and medical social worker, and eventually shifted to integrative and holistic healing while teaching at the Waldorf School of Garden City and Adelphi University.
In addition to being a prominent child and family therapist, Melissa has presented at numerous schools and conferences speaking on the topics of mindfulness, managing stress, suicide prevention, balancing technology, and connecting children with nature and spirituality.
