Melissa Nugent, LGPC, CCTP
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Psychedelic facilitator
Columbia MD
I work with clients from a compassionate, open-minded, nonjudgemental client-centered approach. I strive to meet clients where they are at and work alongside them to provide guidance towards finding ones inner healing intelligence. I practice from several different lenses and modalities. I am able to adapt to each clients individuals needs and work to build a strong therapeutical relationship.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor, specializing in trauma recovery with experience in treating anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, psychosis and ADD/ADHD. I have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, working to create meaningful therapeutic bonds to promote a safe and effective healing environment. I also have clinical experience in facilitating individual and group psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy sessions in a retreat setting. I am a psychedelic facilitator and member of a training team that provides Experiential facilitation training in Jamaica. I am also experienced in both individual and group integration post psychedelic experiences. I received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, then went on to receive my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. I practice from a holistic and integrative perspective, ensuring to fully meet the needs of each individual client by creating a non-judgmental, accepting, and individualized safe space. My mission is to provide a warm, open-minded, supportive, and client-centered counseling approach that will meet the needs of each client and provide them with an effective and trusting place to embark on their healing journey.
Experiential Facilitator Training Program, held in Jamaica