Melissa Grisi

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #85168), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F), 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500), and current student of Somatic Experiencing (SE).Melissa uses a variety of therapy techniques and tools to help clients meet their goals. She is trained in the following: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and somatic therapy.After working as a clinical social worker for nearly two decades in a variety of different systems and settings, Melissa founded Blue Sky Therapy in 2020. Blue Sky Therapy is a reflection of her professional passions, incorporating psychotherapy, somatic, and creative practices into her therapy work.Melissa’s unique style is influenced by combining science and spirituality, with a blend of ‘Jersey Girl meets Joshua Tree’.Melissa is a full-time resident of the High Desert and is deeply committed to healing individual and collective trauma by providing compassionate, holistic mental health care and wellness offerings in the community.In her spare time, Melissa enjoys creating art in her clay studio, hiking in Joshua Tree National Park, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends.