Our primary mission is to empower our clients to take control of challenging/ difficult areas in their lives through the use of skill-based, present-focused, goal-oriented, and scientifically-proven treatments.

Melissa Harrison MA LPC

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Melissa is the co-founder of CHH and specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, she has received specialized training in the most cutting-edge treatments for eating disorders, OCD, and PTSD. She obtained a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from West Chester University in 2011. Melissa worked as both a primary therapist and treatment team leader over the course of 4 years at the Renfrew Center. She has also received specialized certification and supervision in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy-Enhanced from the University of Oxford in addition to Prolonged Exposure and Exposure and Response Prevention from the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania. Melissa has also completed a specialized fellowship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for a variety of disorders and clinical issues through the University of Pennsylvania at the Center for Cognitive Therapy. Melissa is also an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Temple University and a program facilitator at the Minding Your Mind Foundation. Melissa has also been featured on local media to discuss mental health in adolescents.

How To Schedule An Appointment

We offer a FREE 30-minute consultation service. To schedule this service or make an appointment for a comprehensive mental-health assessment, please call CHH at 866-739-3083.

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Why Perfectionism Is Less Than Perfect

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63 West Lancaster Avenue
Suite 05
Ardmore, PA 19003

Toll Free: 866-739-3083

Local: 610-645-5311

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