Melissa Petrillo, MA, LMHC

Melissa Petrillo, LMHC is a practicing clinical Mental Health Therapist and has worked in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, residential, private practice, and academia. She has extensive training in trauma-informed care, the ARC framework, complex trauma, and is certified in Traumatic Stress Studies under Bessel van der Kolk's training at The Trauma Center.  

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Throughout her career she has developed and directed several clinical programs in Central MA.  Melissa's passion and clinical focus includes trauma-informed leadership and consultation.  She hopes to share this meaningful experience with Enlightened Interventions to reduce burn out and promote emotional health and wellbeing.  

Melissa is currently a faculty member at Bay Path University and teaches within the Graduate Psychology Program.  

Statement of Care:  "I believe good treatment starts with supportive supervision and development.  Trauma-informed work culture provides ongoing support to safely examine vicarious trauma, support professional growth, and encourage learning and career opportunities".