Personal Statement

Hey there! It’s Melisa Arroyo, your friendly neighborhood counselor.  Here's a bit about me. As an edgy, out-of-the-box person I used to think that being different would make me alone in this world. It wasn't until I understood that everyone has been made lovingly and wonderfully by God as unique individuals who are intricately who are part of a whole that I found my place in the world. I aim to live authentically with love in all that I do. So of course, I am myself even as a counselor. I am a millennial-aged Christian Woman. I am unique and blessed with talents/ gifts that are special to me which allow me to be an effective counselor. I don't think I am better than anyone. I think by uplifting others in their gifts and talents we can create a better world around us. 

As a follower of Christ, I know we have our own culture and values that may not look like the norms of the world around us. I know the love of God and the healing we receive from encountering Christ. I know the mental, emotional, physical, and emotional transformations that the good Father provides us.  

We as Christians, aim to put God first in all that we do and I want to make sure that that's something I do as a licensed professional. We aim to love others as Christ loved us. 

I aim to take the skills and knowledge from my clinical education/training but make sure they are aligned with our faith. That way we can navigate life's challenges with all the gifts God has given us including clinical knowledge and healing. 

As a Christian who knows the love of Christ, I am accepting of all of God's creations. I respect people's personal spiritual/ religious journey. So in session, I make sure to create a therapeutic treatment plan which are specific to each individual. I aim to aid in hope, healing, and harmony through mind, body, and spirit.