Melissa Nicholson, LMFT

Facilitator

Melissa Nicholson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Washington and Illinois. Melissa specializes in trauma work, couples & family therapy, and grief & loss. She graduated with her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Wheaton College Graduate School, and has been in private practice as a therapist for over 8 years. 

In addition to being certified in Narrative Focused Trauma Care, Melissa is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She is an AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy) Approved Supervisor, and supervises other clinicians as they work towards licensure. 

Melissa is devoted to creating a safe environment for all people. She is passionate about unveiling areas of weariness, loneliness, and shame to discover with others a new way in life and relationships.

She is an avid fan of Chicago, having lived there for 10 years, and would love to tell you about all her favorite food spots in the city. In her free time, Melissa enjoys making oat milk lattes, visiting the ocean, participating in karaoke, hiking with her husband, and wandering around art museums.