Melissa Pirnos, LPC, ACS Director Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified by the State of New Jersey, with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Her professional background encompasses work in community agencies, educational institutions, and private practice. She provides therapeutic services to adults, children, and adolescents, with a commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Melissa employs a range of evidence-based interventions, with particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy, tailored to meet the individual needs of her clients. Her clinical expertise includes, but is not limited to, the treatment of anger management issues, grief and loss, divorce adjustment, depression, crisis intervention, anxiety, developmental disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and oppositional behaviors.