Hi, I’m Melissa Roark
I am a dedicated brain nerd, and I rescue dying plants from the dark recesses of the Lowe’s gardening center. I am a 3-time champion of stroke survival, and I know what it’s like to have to remodel yourself over and over. Feeling stuck? I’m a therapist who helps people untangle all the trauma and drama to find their path forward.
I work with individuals and couples who have lost themselves somewhere along the way. I enjoy working with people who battle the not-so-everyday things. I am a calm presence and l bring humor, adventure, and my unbridled weirdness into the mix. I know firsthand that life is messy, unpredictable, and often absurd. It’s in these moments that we have the opportunity to grow.
If you’re feeling buried under life expectations, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about your path, I’ll walk alongside you as you reclaim your identity, build self-trust, and find a way forward that feels authentically yours.
Education
Xavier University Class of 2018
Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mount Saint Joseph University Class of 2012
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Minor in Philosophy
Experience
Club director at Tichenor Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati
Early Childhood Therapist at The Children’s Home of Cincinnati
Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team Advocate for Women Helping Women and the Cincinnati Police Department
Domestic Violence Therapist at Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health
YWCA Primary Therapist Referral and Advocate Resiliency Trainer for staff
DBT Therapist and co-group leader at the Cincinnati Center for DBT
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) - CSWMFT Board
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) - Evergreen
Certified Grief-Informed Professional (CGP) - Evergreen
Licensed Minister - State of Ohio
CPR/AED/First Aid
Clubs and Memberships
ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union
American Counseling Association
Chi Sigma Iota - Collegiate Honors Society
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Communities
Our CEO is part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and we are woman-owned and led.