Melissa Martinez

Melissa Martinez has extensive experience in providing mental health services, particularly focused on children affected by trauma. Currently serving as the Program Manager of Child Advocacy Center Clinical Services at The Center for Family Justice since August 2019, Melissa supervises a clinical team and provides trauma-focused therapy to children impacted by violence. Previously, Melissa held positions such as Child Advocacy Clinician at the same organization, where the first outpatient mental health program for child victims was established. Other roles include Youth Counselor at Stratford Community Services and Outpatient Therapist at The Child & Family Guidance Center, along with a Practicum Supervisor position at Fairfield University. Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University and a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from the same institution.