Do you wonder if your life will get any better?
Do you have thoughts such as, "I just need to make it through the day."​
Have you previously tried therapy and it didn't work?
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You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or out of balance most days.
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You feel like you are just going through the motions, and do not feel like you are really living.
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You want to identify the root cause of your ailments—not just manage symptoms.
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You want a therapist who listens, actively engages in session, and speaks to you in a way that makes sense.
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We can help you achieve the life you envision for yourself.
It is possible to shift your perspective from,
"I have to make it through the day" to "I get to experience a new day."
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There is light at the end of the tunnel.
You are not alone.
We are here and ready to help you.
Holistic mental health counseling is a step beyond traditional psychotherapy. At MZG Counseling, LLC, we believe that nutrition and movement, among other lifestyle factors, are integral components of mental health. Our providers create customized treatment plans that consider whole-body wellness. Our goal is to identify the root cause of your mental health symptoms to achieve lasting health and happiness.
SERVICES
therapy
Whether you're seasoned or new to counseling, it can be difficult to ask for help. Our team of therapists understand the importance of building trust and will do our best to create a safe, supportive environment. We will collaborate to create a treatment plan, set counseling goals and help you move towards living the life you envision for yourself.
In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, we offer integrative medicine for mental health, an approach that considers the whole person, not just symptoms. This may include exploring how factors such as stress, sleep, nutrition, movement, lifestyle habits, and mind-body connections influence your emotional well-being. By addressing both the psychological and physical contributors to mental health, we aim to support deeper, more sustainable healing.​​
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Our team of experts are dedicated to offering tailored therapy services for a wide range of concerns, including, but not limited to:​​ Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health and Group Therapy.
supervision
Melissa Golub is a Virginia board-approved supervisor and is available for one-on-one and group supervision for new clinicians.
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Melissa's approach integrates evidence-based clinical practice with mind–body and integrative medicine perspectives, recognizing the role of the nervous system, stress, trauma, and lifestyle factors in mental health. Supervision sessions focus on strengthening assessment and treatment planning skills, gaining self-awareness in the therapeutic relationship, and supporting thoughtful, ethical decision-making in clinical work.
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This supervision is well-suited for clinicians who value reflective practice, integrative care, and professional growth that supports both client outcomes and clinician well-being.​
speaking engagements
Melissa offers speaking engagements focused on integrative medicine approaches to mental health, designed for clinicians, healthcare professionals, organizations, and community audiences. These talks bridge evidence-based mental health care with mind–body and holistic frameworks, highlighting how stress physiology, trauma, lifestyle factors, and nervous system regulation impact emotional well-being.
Topics may include the role of the nervous system in mental health, integrative approaches to anxiety and mood disorders, burnout prevention for helping professionals, and whole-person strategies that support both mental and physical health.
Speaking engagements are well-suited for conferences, professional trainings, wellness events, healthcare organizations, and community programs seeking thoughtful, accessible education on integrative mental health care.
Meet Melissa
Melissa Z. Golub, LCSW
Melissa works with ages 14+ who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors. She utilizes an eclectic approach- combining CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, emotion-focused therapy and integrative medicine to address presenting systems and create lasting change.
Thank you for the opportunity to support you on your journey!
