Melissa Forrow, LCSW, LAC
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from The University of Texas at Austin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
Licenses: CSW.09926276, ACD.0001249
Continuing Education
I prioritize continuing education and ongoing growth. Formal trainings that I have participated in since completing my master’s degree include:
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute:
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes (SP Level 1)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury (SP Level 2) - Anticipated Completion July 2025
Synergetic Play Therapy Institute:
Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy (Level 1) - Anticipated Completion April 2025
Addiction Counseling:
168 Hours of Training in Principles of Addiction Treatment (21 hours), Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment (14 hours), Pharmacology (28 hours), Motivational Interviewing (35 hours), Group Counseling Skills (21 hours), Clinical Supervision (35 hours), and Professional Ethics (14 hours).
Denver Center for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy:
53 Hours of Training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
And additional formal training focused on a variety of topics including working with children and families, CAMS, DBT, and threat assessment/violence prevention.