Education and Training

MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Registered Play Therapist

Initiatic Art Therapist

Gottman Method Level II Therapist

EMDR Trained

Melissa Brown, MS, LMFT, RPT

Melissa Brown is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapist, Initiatic Art Therapist, EMDR trained and Gottman Method couples therapist practicing in Dallas, Texas.

As a Jungian-oriented, family systems, and expressive therapist, Melissa integrates attachment theory, sand therapy, sensorimotor art therapy, EMDR, and play therapy into her practice. Melissa's expertise lies in facilitating healing for those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.

Her professional experience includes both private practice and agency work, including SMU Center for Family Counseling, the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and private practice. Melissa is a member of the Association for Play Therapy (APT), World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals (WASTP), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).