Melissa Forrow, LCSW, LAC

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from The University of Texas at Austin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Licenses: CSW.09926276, ACD.0001249

Certified Synergetic Play Therapist

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Continuing Education

I prioritize continuing education and ongoing growth. Formal trainings that I have participated in since completing my master’s degree include:

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute:

Synergetic Play Therapy Institute:

Addiction Counseling:

  • 168 Hours of Training in Principles of Addiction Treatment (21 hours), Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment (14 hours), Pharmacology (28 hours), Motivational Interviewing (35 hours), Group Counseling Skills (21 hours), Clinical Supervision (35 hours), and Professional Ethics (14 hours).

Denver Center for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy:

  • 53 Hours of Training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

And additional formal training focused on a variety of topics including working with children and families, CAMS, DBT, and threat assessment/violence prevention.

“Melissa and I worked together in a large agency providing training to therapists building their skills. I find her to be charming, warm, and wise. She is well loved by her colleagues, and you will enjoy her kindness and the strength of her therapy.”

— Jon Roberts, LCSW, CAS