Our Team

About the Owner

Melissa Brennan, LMHC, is a licensed and experienced mental health counselor specializing in trauma-informed therapy for adults. She is the founder and President of Mayflower Mental Health, where she provides individual therapy both in person and via telehealth. Her clinical work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, primarily utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic interventions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), all framed within neurobiological and attachment theory. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA and a Certified Early Intervention Specialist in Massachusetts.

With over 20 years of experience, Melissa has worked across a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, partial hospital and early intervention programs. She has extensive experience supporting adults, families, and young children, including those with developmental and emotional regulation needs. She has worked to implement new behavioral programs and provided supervision for graduate students.