Hello! Welcome to Wise Mind Therapy!

My name is Melissa Sandino and I am the CEO and therapist of the company. I wanted to introduce myself further so you know who you’ll be sharing your concerns to.

In my therapy practice, I use evidenced-based approaches like CBT, DBT, trauma focused therapy models, and mindfulness. However, I don’t pressure you to use these skills if they don’t work for you. We will try other methods to see what best suits you and your needs. My approach is LGBTQIA2S+affirming and focused on building real skills, not just talking about problems. 

As a therapist, I try to create a warm, nonjudgemental, authentic, friendly, silly and supportive environment to sessions.

I believe that the therapy relationship is 80% of the work so I pride myself in creating a genuine connection with you that will help you feel like you can be your authentic self.

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Melissa Sandino, LMHC, LPC, C-DBT she/her

Outside of sessions

  • I have a black cat named Toothless that often likes to say hi! To answer your question- yes her name is Toothless after the dragon from How to Train Your Dragon and she also does not have teeth.

  • My favorite color is yellow because it reminds me of sunflowers which are my favorite flowers!

  • My favorite hobbies include painting, collecting trinkets, exploring nature, traveling, and binge watching YouTube or my comfort shows.

Black cat sitting on wooden floor, looking up with green eyes, sunlight casting shadows.