Melissa DaSilva is an entrepreneur, podcast host, therapist, and author.

Melissa started her career in the social work field. She has worked in agencies and schools for many years. Always wanting to make more of an impact on society, she started the mental health agency East Coast Mental Wellness. She has created an environment that gives clinicians a place to do work that they love, so they can help clients make the change they so desperately want.

Melissa's specialties include helping others get unstuck in their lives through the use of coaching, therapeutic techniques and hypnosis. Melissa is also the creator and host of the successful LGBTQ+ podcast Pride Connections and Chit Chat with A Therapist. She has been published on many website blogs and featured as a guest on several international podcasts. She has recently released her first book The Profitable Private Practice, How to Start, Run and Grow a Therapy Practice.

When not working Melissa enjoys spending time creating art from junk, reading and connecting with others. She is a proud wife and pet parent.

Psychologists, LGBT Awareness Month, LGBTQ, LGBTQ Voices, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs Authors, Podcaster, Female Leadership,