About Melanie Winkler


My practice is focused on helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate the difficulties that may arise in their lives. I specialize in helping adoptive families, adopted individuals, birth parents, families who wish to adopt, and foster children and their families.


My Training

MS in Art Therapy and Counseling from Springfield College

Post-Masters Certificate in Clinical Issues in Adoption

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) primary certificate

Yearly trainings related to adoption, children/adolescents, and other areas of interest.

 

Organizations

Member of the Connecticut Counseling Association

Member of the American Counseling Association