Melissa Manente, LPC

10/10/2025

World mental health day !

10/07/2025

Well I feel like I have been doing the Hokey Pokey for the last week. But with the help of some very strong people by my side allowing me to laugh, cry, get angry, get even angrier, and yes more angry, to releasing energy, to getting out of my head and into my body, I think I might have survived most of it. If you have gotten a text or call in the last week- thank you. If you stayed next to me to hold space for me, thank you. If you had an amazing playlist in yoga, thank you. If you hugged me tight, thank you. And for those who reaped benefits of idle hands needing to make cookies- thank you for trusting me.

10/04/2025

Melissa’s mindful minute. This big guy has been trying to get as much pollen as he could. He’s been working on the last of the flower for a good half hour. It’s been very relaxing to watch him.

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

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This form is for anyone in Cranford or surrounding areas who have been impacted by the recent tragedy. If you know anyone who can use this form please send it to them. There will be a bunch of therapists coming together to help the community.

Please complete the following form if you'd like to be contacted for brief support and referrals from a Cranford area therapist. We will aim to reach out to you within 24 to 48 hours. In the meantime, if you or your child need immediate support please reach out to a school counselor or 988 (text, ca...

10/01/2025

09/21/2025

Absolutely adorable.

09/07/2025

How many of you have a semi colon tattoo? I have two, I actually could have more. They are for people in my life ( clients or personal) who have been impacted by su***de. I have them as a daily reminder of how important my work in mental health is. ***deawarenessmonth ***depreventionmonth

09/05/2025

***deawarness ***deawarenessmonth ***depreventionmonth

06/22/2025

What does your energy say to other people? Yesterday I was in line waiting for a coffee. There were two registers. One was for ice cream, the other for coffee. A woman, close to my age, asks me if I’m in line. I said I think so ( mainly because no one was at the register I was waiting at ). She says it again very nasty. I said your energy is off and very toxic, go ahead of me. FYI she didn’t like that. She also told the kid making her ice cream he’s the only one that knows how to make it the way she likes and if he’s not there she leaves. I had just come from yoga, still dripping sweat, and just wanted a coffee. I didn’t let her energy ruin mine- now did I go back and tell my best friends what happened - sure did ( that’s what friends are for).