About Us
A Different Perspective
At Building Bridges With Us, we believe therapy should feel like a place you want to come back to—not something you have to push yourself through. We meet people exactly where they are, without judgment, without pressure, and without forcing a standard path to healing. Every person is different, and your care should reflect that.
Space for You
We’ve built a space rooted in trust, honesty, and community—where you can be fully yourself and still feel supported. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, or feeling stuck, we help you reconnect with yourself and move forward in a way that actually works for you.
“We believe therapy should feel like a place you want to come back to.”
Determination
Connection
Courage
Hope
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A goal-oriented approach exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help you recognize and replace unhelpful patterns.
Individual, Group, Family and Couples counseling povided (by appointment only). Below is a list of SOME of our theoretical apprroaches we draw from for your individualized care.
Our Services
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Combines mindfulness with practical skills for emotional regulation, effectiveness, and building distress tolerance.
Eye Movement DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR)
A specialized trauma treatment using guided eye movements to help the brain reprocess and neutralize distressing memories.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
A time-limited therapy focusing on relationships to resolve interpersonal conflicts and life transitions.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores how past experiences and childhood relationships shape your current behaviors and emotional feelings.
Family & Couples Therapy
Adresses relationship dynamics and communication styles to impact individual and collective mental well-being.
Our Counselors
Michelle Magri
Owner & ceo, lpc, lcpc, lCAC
With purple hair and a vibrant spirit, Michelle brings warmth, enthusiasm, and authenticity into every counseling relationship. She works with individuals navigating addiction, LGBTQ+ experiences, and life’s many challenges, offering a deeply personalized and caring approach that honors each person’s unique journey. Kind, spiritual, and genuinely passionate about helping others, she creates a welcoming space where clients can feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
Melissa Rowlison
counselor, lpc, lcpc
Melissa creates a safe, validating, and judgment-free space where clients can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. With compassion and encouragement, she helps clients process past trauma, navigate present-day struggles, and develop practical coping skills for the challenges life brings. Her supportive, positive approach empowers clients to work through difficult experiences while building healthier perspectives and moving toward a more hopeful future.
Determination. Connection. Courage. Hope.
Real relationships create real change. Our clients share their transformational experiences at Building Bridges, highlighting the path to wellness.
"Melissa is kind, caring and compassionate. There aren't many people I can fully be myself with... She's a safe space."
"This place has me convinced that literally anyone could benefit from therapy. 10/10 recommend."
NAMES REMOVED FOR ANONYMITY
"Michelle has helped me more than any counselor I've had. She's truly changed my life."
Our Philosophies
Personalized Care
Our focus is on providing individualized care that addresses your specific mental health concerns, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healing and total well-being.
Holistic Approach
We believe in treating the whole person, integrating evidence-based therapy with mindful practices to promote lasting harmony between the mind, body, and spirit.
Experienced Guidance
Our team of dedicated counselors combines clinical expertise with deep compassion, guiding you towards hope, determination, and resilience at every step.
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