Melissa Silagy

Melissa Silagy, LPC, helps individuals, couples, and families in Virginia navigate life’s challenges with care and clinical expertise. She provides support for children, teens, and adults facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. Whether someone is coping with anxiety, struggling with substance use, or working through complex relationship dynamics, Melissa creates a safe and collaborative space for meaningful change. Her work is centered on practical solutions and personalized treatment approaches that help people move forward with confidence. Melissa is especially passionate about working with individuals involved in court-ordered treatment or navigating current legal matters. She understands how overwhelming these situations can feel and brings both compassion and structure to the process. With an advanced background in substance abuse and relapse prevention, she offers guidance to help patients not only meet required obligations but also achieve lasting personal growth. Her expertise spans across areas such as trauma, depression, ADHD, and relationship concerns, and she frequently incorporates evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices. Melissa also provides family therapy and couples counseling, addressing communication breakdowns and conflict while strengthening relationships. In addition to these services, she offers group therapy and works with specialized populations including first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people within the foster and adoption community. Outside of her clinical work, Melissa enjoys yoga, hiking, and reading. She is also deeply committed to volunteerism and supports charitable organizations that assist individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction.