Melissa Avant

Melissa Avant is a therapist at Summit Counseling Services in Norfolk, Virginia. Avant works with adult clients seeking growth and change, offering a approach that combines art therapy with traditional counseling. She focuses on substance abuse, trauma, and mood disorders.

Avant graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she honed her skills in art therapy and counseling. Her credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor enable her to address a wide range of mental health concerns, particularly in addiction recovery.

Her therapeutic style integrates art-based interventions with verbal techniques, providing clients with alternative avenues for self-exploration. Avant offers a safe and supportive environment, helping clients navigate life's challenges. Her holistic approach tailors mental health care to individual needs, blending creativity with evidence based practices.