Alliance NOVA, PLLC was established in 2018 by Northern Virginia native, Melanie Fraim, M.Ed., LPC. Melanie has over 15 years of experience working as a mental health professional. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan in 2000 and earned her Master's Degree from George Mason University in 2007. Melanie has enjoyed a diverse career working in community mental health settings (residential treatment, outpatient treatment, juvenile detention centers) and in private practice. She has extensive experience working with a variety of populations, and has found her passion to be serving the needs of adolescents, young adults, and parents. Melanie utilizes cognitive-behavioral and strengths-based strategies to help clients achieve their treatment goals.
Areas of expertise & interest include:
depression
anxiety
LGBTQ+ population
divorce/blended families
adjustment disorders
school transitions (middle school, high school, college)
social skills
mood disorders
stress management/coping
parenting
life changes and transitions
Melanie Fraim
LPC