Melissa Fulgieri
“Modern Love Explorer” | Therapist and Author
Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW is a therapist, author and professor from New York City. Melissa owns a private practice where she helps millennials struggling with anxiety, depression and childhood trauma build self-compassion and inner trust to improve their relationships and lead authentic lives.
Melissa is a professor at Fordham's Graduate School of Social Service, her first book Couples Therapy Activity Book is available now and her second book Healing Relational Trauma releases May 2025 and is available for pre-order.
Melissa enjoys authenticity, vulnerability, self-reflection and linking big cultural concepts to quiet human moments. She lives with her husband Kevin and dog Charlie in Brooklyn with their many plants.
You can follow her at @melissafulgierillc or schedule a session.
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Remote Therapist Services
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I know firsthand how life-changing a strong therapeutic relationship can be—because I’ve been on both sides of it.
Individual therapy offers a safe, supportive space to vent, reflect, and grow. Whether you need ongoing support or want to focus on something specific, I take a dynamic, eclectic and compassionate approach tailored to you.
I work with individuals seeking help with:
Depression and anxiety
Body image and self-esteem struggles
Overwhelming emotions
Dating, sex, and intimacy
People-pleasing and setting boundaries
Stifling gender roles and societal pressures
Substance dependence
Grief and loss
Healing from past trauma or abuse
Navigating relationship challenges
Difficult family dynamics
Stressful workplace issues
You don’t have to face it all alone—let’s work together to help you feel more like yourself.
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Relationship therapy can help you strengthen your bond before problems arise or guide you through tough times, like a crisis, major life change, or those same old frustrating patterns that keep showing up.
No matter where you are in your journey, I’m here to help. As a compassionate and unbiased guide, I’ll help you uncover what’s keeping you stuck, get to the heart of the issues, and practice healthier ways of communicating and connecting.
I proudly support LGBTQIA+ individuals, kink communities, and alternative relationship structures.
I work with couples navigating:
Premarital counseling
Infidelity
Family planning and parenting
Division of labor struggles
Frequent conflict or personality clashes
Sex, intimacy, and desire
Disconnection and communication challenges
Divorce, separation, or redefining relationships
Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy
Your relationship deserves a path forward that works for you. Let’s build it together.
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Family therapy has the unique ability to get to the heart of the challenges we face—helping you address root causes and create lasting, positive change. If your family is struggling to connect, communicate, or navigate life’s hurdles, I’m here to help.
I work with families looking for support with:
Grief and loss, helping you heal together
Frequent arguments that leave everyone feeling stuck
Sibling rivalry and conflict resolution
Divorce and separation, creating new ways to move forward
Communication struggles, building stronger connections
Let’s work together to create a healthier, more supportive dynamic for everyone in your family. Change starts here.