Melissa Alton

Melissa Alton is a seasoned professional in the mental health and substance abuse field, currently serving as Clinical Director at SMA Healthcare since September 2021, overseeing Beach House & RAP programs. Prior experience includes roles as Clinical Supervisor at Gateway Foundation and Adjunct Professor at the University of Central Florida, where responsibilities involved supervising practicum students for Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Melissa's background also features a position as Licensed Clinical Program Supervisor at Children's Home Society of Florida and Lead Therapist at Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University, a Master's in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.