About Me
Dr. Melissa Schroeder, Psy.D., BCBA
Melissa Schroeder is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University’s Post campus and completed her internship at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System in Brooklyn. She also holds advanced training and certifications in trauma treatment, DBT, and trauma-informed yoga.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Schroeder has worked across a variety of mental health settings, including residential treatment facilities, inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, college counseling centers, and preschools. Before transitioning into full-time private practice, she also provided in-home behavioral services as a BCBA. These diverse experiences allow her to meet clients with compassion, adaptability, and a wide range of effective therapeutic tools.
Community Engagement
Community outreach is an integral part of Dr. Schroeder’s work. She leads trainings for staff, students, and parents, supervises graduate student therapists, and frequently represents her practice at community wellness fairs. She also volunteers as a children’s yoga instructor and co-founded the Buddhist and Contemplative Practice group, where she helps fellow psychotherapists integrate Eastern practices with traditional approaches.
Professional Involvement
To deepen her practice, Dr. Schroeder completed a Buddhist Psychology training program, weaving mindfulness and insight meditation into her clinical work. She serves as a member-at-large for the Suffolk County Psychological Association, where she was previously a board member, and is actively involved in the Long Island chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Schroeder takes a holistic, mind-body approach to therapy, often incorporating movement, play, and creativity into sessions. Physical activity and playfulness are core tenets of her work. With a 300-hour trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness certificate, she specializes in treating emotional distress, trauma-related challenges, and supporting Queer youth and their families. Her integrative style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based methods, and insight-oriented approaches to meet each client’s unique needs.
Chivaun LCSW
Parenting a child with special needs can be both rewarding and overwhelming. With 20+ years in human services and over 10 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide counseling for parents, families, and adults navigating autism, developmental and physical disabilities, anxiety, and depression. My style is warm and practical, using evidence-based strategies to reduce stress, build coping skills, and restore balance—so you can care for yourself while caring for others. Don't let insurance keep you from your goals. I submit all out-of-network insurance submissions for you and take only the balance up front.
I’ve supported children, parents, and families in schools, clinics, and community programs. I understand how caregiving can bring stress, worry, frustration, and guilt while you try to stay strong for your child. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space to process emotions, build coping skills, and reconnect with your well-being.
I also work with adults managing anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Whether you’re a parent balancing caregiving or an individual seeking relief from stress, I provide empathy, practical tools, and strengths-based support to help you build resilience, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with confidence and peace.
