A judgment-free space to just be you.

All the feels are welcome here.

Mindfulness helps us hit pause on life’s fast-forward button. We'll sort through the tangle of your thoughts and feelings together, figuring out piece by piece what's really going on underneath it all. And when things start to clear up, that's when the magic happens. That’s when change becomes doable and real. In our sessions, mindfulness is the tool we use to stay present, create a strong relationship, and get clear.

WHAT MINDFUL WITH MEL IS ALL ABOUT

Melissa Tract, LCSW

The Backdrop of Every Therapy Session: 

LET’S EMBRACE

INDIVIDUALITY

Beyond labels. You're more than a diagnosis.

OPENING UP STARTS WITH

SAFETY

Enter a space where opening up feels easy and gentle.

OUR RELATIONSHIP IS BUILT ON

TRUST.

Through it all, I’m here for you.

About Melissa Tract

THE THERAPIST BEHIND MINDFUL WITH MEL

Most kids played house with their friends. I played therapist. 

Like a lot of sensitive souls, even at a young age, I was drawn to listening, empathizing, and helping people untangle their emotions. 

This led to an early passion for the theatre, where I could freely explore the terrain of the inner world. Eventually, I was accepted to the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.

But my desire to help others led me back to the realm of psychology. I pursued both my bachelor’s in psychology and my master’s in social work at NYU. This ultimately led to my license as a clinical social worker. 

Today, while I’m no longer an actor on a professional level, I’m still endlessly curious about why and how we humans do what we do and feel how we feel. This fascination continues to fuel my passion for my work as a therapist, and I feel so lucky to truly love what I do.

Trainings & Certifications

  • Intensively Trained DBT Therapist by Behavioral Tech Co. (2021)

  • DBT Substance Abuse Training by Behavioral Tech Co. (2022)

  • Couples and Family Therapy Training Program at The Ackerman Institute for the Family (September 2020–July 2024)

  • Mindfulness Meditation Certified Teacher Program by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield (January 2023–January 2025)

Past
Experience

  • Staff Psychotherapist at Long Island DBT Group, LCSW, PC, Manhasset NY

  • Staff Psychotherapist at Private Practice Of Jennifer Shapiro-Lee LCSW Psychotherapy Consulting, PLLC, Roslyn NY

  • School Psychotherapist at NYC DOE Community School, P.S 298, Brooklyn NY

  • Staff Psychotherapist at North Shore Child And Family Guidance Center, Roslyn NY

  • Psychotherapist and Case Manager at Bellevue Hospital (Manhattan), Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, New York, NY

Credentials & Education

  • Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)

  • B.A. in Psychology & Minor in Child and Adolescent Studies (NYU)

  • Master in Social Work (NYU)

  • LCSW in NY state

Where Counseling Sessions Take Place

In-Person On Long Island

A dedicated space for your mental wellness journey.

Virtual in New York State

Convenient therapy from the comfort of your home.

Could my approach work well for you?

During your free consultation, we’ll talk and feel out whether we’re a good match — for yourself or for your child.