Melissa is a licensed marriage and family therapist who earned her degree from John F. Kennedy University in 2008. She enjoys teaching and before joining Gerry Grossman she taught training courses for MFT trainees at the JFKU Community Counseling Center in San Jose.

In addition to teaching for Gerry Grossman, Melissa currently works for Suzanne Mell at Building Foundations Counseling Center, Inc. Before joining Suzanne, Melissa worked in community based mental health in the San Jose area. She specializes in working with couples and teens and veterans.