Meet Melissa Longley
Melissa Longley has dedicated over 30 years to mental health care, including over 15 years leading M.Longley Counseling since 2010.
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Meet Melissa Longley, LMSW, LCSW
With over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience, Melissa Longley has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging seasons. She offers care at the highest level with a straightforward, compassionate approach, evidenced by a proven success rate and maintained relationships much like a family practice. Her work has spanned from in-patient phsyciatric, addiction treatment, chronic homelessness, correctional treatments, hospice care, and private practice—giving her a deep understanding of resilience, healing, and human connection. Her experties even expand into forensics services, serving individuals involved in complicated criminal and court matters.
Every person’s story is different, and healing begins when someone truly listens, cares and will devote the time and attention. Resuts can be seen in and out of the office
Melissa Longley, LMSW, LCSW
Founder
1000+
CLIENTS
SEEN
98%+
Success and reduced recidivism
10+
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
30+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
Professional Experience You Can Trust
A licensed clinical social worker dedicated to meaningful, lasting change.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Indiana
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – Michigan
Clinical and Macro Licensure to LMSW
Over 30 Years of Experience in Mental Health.
Teaching practice for Clinical MSW practicum students since 2011
Member of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators
Member of the AFCC - Association of Family Conciliation Courts
My Journey in Counseling
A lifelong commitment to helping others heal, grow, and find hope.
Began working at Madison Center in inpatient psychiatric care as a Mental Health Counselor during undergraduate studies.
After obtaining a B.A. in Psychology, transitioned into Community Case Management in the welfare-to-work program at Real Services, earning front-page recognition in the South Bend Tribune for humanitarian work.
In 1998, began a career in addictions treatment at Westville Correctional Facility; later managed Life Treatment Centers and served as Drug Court/CSAP Coordinator in 2004.
Completed graduate-school internships at the Center for the Homeless, Hospice, and Michigan Area Schools, contributing to grant funding and program evaluation.
Established first clinical practice at the Haelan Center of Niles for licensure supervision.
Founded M. Longley Counseling PLLC in 2010 as a fully licensed clinical and macro social worker.
Ancillary provider for local courts and attorneys honoring the mission of reducing recidivism
“I have been to several different counseling places through the years. This is the first place that I feel is part of my family and truly cares about me. Thank you!”
“Mel has found her calling and all who seek her help will understand that to a deeper level than words can ever describe, nor we can ever thank her for!!!”
“Melissa is amazing. She's real. Very passionate about her work and it shows. Thank you for being you.”
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Tue-Thur: (12 pm to 10 pm)
Fri-Sun: (Closed)