Welcome to Wise Mind Therapy!

Where we are dedicated to helping the overwhelmed, the survivors, and the vulnerable.

A safe space to fall apart and come back together.

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Who we serve

You're overwhelmed, tired, and have tried everything in your power to get better.

I work with hardworking, anxious, burnt out people of all ages who have survived trauma, are trying so hard to stay afloat and just want to swim. 

Relax your shoulders. Take a breath. You are safe and worth living a better life. If you let me, I'd be honored to be on your side to support your mental health journey.

Our Services

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Individual Therapy

One-on-one 50 minute sessions dedicated to your inner thoughts, stressors, and needs. The time will be used to support, teach and guide you towards better mental health to tackle your recent and past struggles.

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Children’s Therapy

One-on-one 50 minute sessions for children from ages 8-17 years old to guide them through emotions, difficult behaviors, and learn new skills to handle life’s transitions.

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Family Therapy

50 minute group session with parents to discuss their children or parents and children present. These sessions are meant to bring empathy, family skills, and build a team effort to help the family dynamic improve with compassion.

  • Wise Mind Therapy works with folks with various mental health struggles. The following mental health diagnosis are what we work with most.

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • ADHD

    • Self Harm

    • Suicidal Ideation

    • Life transitions

    • Parenting

    • Self Esteem

    • Family Conflict

    • LGBTQIA2S+

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Coping Skills

    • Grief

    If your particular struggle isn’t listed here, you’re more than welcome to contact us to see if we can accommodate.

  • I’ll use a trauma-informed compassionate and collaborative approach that focuses on helping your mind, body, and emotions feel like a safe space instead of a battlefield. I’ll help you learn skills to manage your thoughts and emotions to keep you grounded. I know mental health is a vulnerable process and we will move at a pace that feels right for you.

  • Wise Mind Therapy is built off the values of compassion, resilience and open-mindedness.

  • I became a therapist after watching too many people I cared about struggle in silence, use harmful coping skills, and project their pain onto others. I want to create a space where it's okay to not have it all together, to fall apart in a safe way, and where asking for help is seen as strength, not weakness.

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Hello!

Hello, I’m Melissa Sandino (she/her) and I'm a licensed therapist in Florida and Virginia who specializes in helping survivors of trauma, the anxiety driven, and the imposter syndrome folks who want to feel secure and at peace.

I've spent the last 6 years working with people of different ages, stages, and cultures who look like they have it all together but are barely holding on and want to feel grounded again.

Who We Are

Looking for the right therapist can feel overwhelming-especially when you’re already struggling.

Maybe you've been putting this off for months, or you've tried therapy before and it didn't quite click.

Finding someone who understands matters and I’m glad you are here giving yourself a chance to try.

Ready to take the first step?

I know reaching out can feel intimidating, but I promise therapy is a non-judgemental space.

Fill out the form below, and I'll get back to you within 24 hours to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.