Melissa Schroeder, Psy.D., BCBA

Melissa Schroeder is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University’s Post campus and completed her internship at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System in Brooklyn. She holds advanced training and certifications in Buddhist Psychology, trauma treatment, DBT, and trauma-informed yoga.

Dr. Schroeder has worked across a variety of mental health settings, including residential treatment facilities, inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, college counseling centers, military and law enforcement treatment facilities, and preschools. Before transitioning into full-time private practice, she also provided in-home behavioral services as a BCBA. These diverse experiences allow her to meet clients with compassion, adaptability, and a wide range of effective therapeutic tools.

Community outreach is an integral part of Dr. Schroeder’s work. She leads trainings for staff, students, and parents, supervises graduate student therapists, and frequently represents her practice at community wellness fairs. She also volunteers as a children’s yoga instructor and co-founded the Buddhist and Contemplative Practice group, where she helps fellow psychotherapists integrate Eastern practices with traditional approaches.

To deepen her practice, Dr. Schroeder completed a Buddhist Psychology training program, weaving mindfulness and insight meditation into her clinical work. She serves as a member-at-large for the Suffolk County Psychological Association, where she was previously an executive board member, and is actively involved in the Long Island chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Dr. Schroeder takes a holistic, mind-body approach to therapy, often incorporating movement, play, and creativity into sessions. Curiosity and open-mindedness are core tenets of her work. With a 300-hour trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness certificate, she specializes in treating emotional distress, trauma-related challenges, and supporting Queer youth and their families. Her integrative style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based methods, and insight-oriented approaches to meet each client’s unique needs.