Melissa Pacas-Diaz, LMSW, is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with extensive experience in child welfare and social work. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She brings extensive experience from her career in child welfare, where she supported children and families navigating trauma, transitions, and complex life challenges.
With a strong background in advocating for youth in foster care, Melissa specializes in helping children navigate trauma, build resilience, and develop healthy relationships. She takes a multicultural approach to therapy, honoring each client’s unique cultural background and life experiences. This perspective allows her to create a supportive, inclusive environment where clients feel valued and understood.
With a strong background in advocating for youth in foster care, Melissa specializes in helping children navigate trauma, build resilience, and develop healthy relationships. She takes a multicultural approach to therapy, honoring each client’s unique cultural background and life experiences. This perspective allows her to create a supportive, inclusive environment where clients feel valued and understood.
Melissa is deeply committed to fostering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their feelings, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. Whether working with children, teens, or adults, her compassionate approach helps clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
Bilingual in Spanish, she is passionate about providing accessible and culturally responsive care to diverse communities. Her expertise includes trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and family systems, as well as helping individuals manage anxiety and depression.
Melissa looks forward to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and well-being.
Education:University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bilingual in Spanish, she is passionate about providing accessible and culturally responsive care to diverse communities. Her expertise includes trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and family systems, as well as helping individuals manage anxiety and depression.
Melissa looks forward to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and well-being.
Education:University of Maryland, Baltimore