Melissa Tabak is a Licensed Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling both from Kean University. For the past four years, Melissa has been working with the Co-Occurring population in various treatment environments including long term residential and all levels of outpatient care. Melissa individualizes her approach to treatment through implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.Melissa has excelled in previous roles due to her empathetic approach, positive communication skills, and treatment approach to meet the needs of everyone.Melissa has held a special interest in the areas of Grief and Loss, and her experiences have allowed her to develop skills in these areas. Melissa views grief as a normal response to loss and supports finding meaning and purpose in the midst of sadness and grief. Loss is a universal experience and every person’s response may look a little different. Melissa believes in meeting each client where they are and letting them be the lead in their recovery. Melissa looks forward to working with you at BlueCrest Recovery Center
