Melissa Cruz-Nava
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Denver, NC
Counseling in Denver, NC
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. It can seem like life keeps throwing challenge after challenge your way, and many of them feel completely out of your control. Maybe you're tired of just trying to get through each day—you want real tools that actually work for you and your life. You want to feel better about yourself, communicate more effectively with your spouse or kids, and find ways to manage stress, anxiety, sadness, anger, or grief. Counseling is a place where you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Together, we’ll work toward solutions, build on your strengths, and help you move from just surviving to truly thriving.
Hello! I’m Melissa Cruz-Nava, and I am passionate about supporting individuals of all ages as they navigate the twists and turns of life’s transitions, challenges, personal growth, and healing journeys. I have been truly blessed with the opportunity to follow my passion in my previous position as a dedicated teacher, in my role as a school counselor at a local high school, and now as a mental health counselor. With my background, I bring a rich and deep understanding of the various challenges individuals face in academic, personal, and family settings. So, whether you're a student embarking on the journey of finding your path, an adult grappling with new stressors, a hurt soul in need of healing, or someone simply seeking a supportive space to be genuinely heard, I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (#A21303) in North Carolina. I have my Masters of Arts in Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish. I have experience in working with a variety mental health concerns and needs including anxiety, depression, dissociation, grief, life stage transitions, career counseling, a variety of traumatic experiences, and more.
A strong therapeutic relationship is key to meaningful change. My person-centered counseling approach creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered. I also integrate evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, including CBT, TF-CBT for trauma healing, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy for using strengths to find a new way forward, and Prepare/Enrich. My aim is to help clients gain insight, build resilience, and foster healing and growth.
Additionally, I am fluent and can provide counseling services in Spanish for clients who would feel more comfortable or prefer to use Spanish during their sessions.
At Equalize Counseling & Consulting, we know it can feel like a big step to call a counselor, but we’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15-minutes on the phone, and we’ll let you know how or if we can help. If we are not the right fit, we’ll do our best to get you to the right person.
Contact us at (704) 815-6440 or check out our contact page to get started. Melissa Cruz-Nava offers in-person counseling in Denver, NC, or virtual counseling anywhere in North Carolina.
I believe everyone has a story worth sharing, and I’d be honored to hear yours! Reach out or call me for your free 15 minute consultation.