178 W. 9th Street, Brooklyn, New York
melanie@melanietherapy.com
718.483.4913
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Psychotherapy with
Melanie Dessommes DiFeo, LCSW
Relational Psychodynamic Therapy
Individual Therapy Sessions
Sessions are available in person or virtually. Together we will build your individualized therapy plan and discuss your barriers and lived experiences. We will look at the road blocks and find a logical way to start your journey. We will build on your strengths, and I will help you set realistic goals. You already have all the answers, and I will help guide you to them in a trusted environment.
My therapeutic approach
The humanistic perspective takes a positive view of the human experience and builds on the individual's potential to thrive in the natural world. Anyone can reach their goals and aspirations within reason. Humans have the ability to thrive and reach their full potential with joy. You can expect me to be real, authentic, and genuine with you. There is no doubt that I will have unconditional positive regard for you without judgment. I truly want what is best for you. I will empathically listen to you with understanding to help you process.
As we build. we will work in the framework of psychodynamic therapy and object relations. This process is about your needs for therapy and what changes you want. Healing childhood trauma goes beyond understanding the past—it requires transforming how you navigate the present. I focus on helping you cultivate a stable, resilient sense of self and reshaping your relational patterns, allowing you to move from feeling fragmented to deeply integrated.
I hope to help you become your own therapist by altering patterns of thinking and cultivating skills to navigate your emotions and worldviews.
Group Therapy
Living with loss group:
Bereavement is a painful and personal process that moves in waves from denial, anger, depression, bargaining and acceptance, but not in a predictable order. Grief is a natural response to loss, and it is often avoided by society due to discomfort. In group we will explore coping skills, triggers, and our stories. I hope to bring 5 people together in person to share and support one another. Grief is one of life’s most painful experiences. You are not alone. Please contact me for an interview to secure your enrollment with this closed group.