Summary: Mental health has been a growing concern for individuals of all ages and coping in the midst of a global pandemic is certainly not making it any less anxious for people around the world. It is a perfect storm for people who don’t feel secure and, more importantly, perceive a lack of control for their surroundings, their fate and their future. In Episode 069 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Nesle to discuss all aspects of dealing with mental health issues in the modern world. While the recent events around the COVID-19 are dominating the news each day, there are many other scenarios that can create mental health stresses for people that can be managed. Melissa discusses the basics around psychotherapy sessions and how she approaches various scenarios. She even discusses how she might approach therapy sessions with Don and Derek!<br><br>Melissa Nesle, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist with a full-time private practice in the Flatiron area of Manhattan and over 25 years of experience working extensively with adults, couples and families in a variety of settings. She sees adults of all ages, and has a particular expertise and passion for her work with emerging women, focusing on a wide range of issues including, self-esteem, dating and relationships, body image, depression, loss, anxiety, substance misuse and professional growth. Prior to transitioning to full time practice, Melissa held a position at Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry for 17 years.<br><br>You can find out more information on Melissa via the following links:<br><br>Website: <a href="http://melissanesle.com/" rel="noopener">http://melissanesle.com/</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindfully_melissa/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mindfully_melissa/</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/melissa.nesle" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/melissa.nesle</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/melnesle" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/melnesle</a><br><br>The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: <br>iTunes – <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217</a><br><br>iHeart Radio – <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/" rel="noopener">https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/</a><br><br>Spreaker.com – <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-show" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-show</a><br><br>You can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: <br><br>Don Saladino: <br><a href="http://www.DonSaladino.com" rel="noopener">http://www.DonSaladino.com</a> <br>Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino <br>YouTube - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino" rel="noopener">http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino</a> <br><br>Derek M. Hansen: <a href="http://www.SprintCoach.com" rel="noopener">http://www.SprintCoach.com</a> <br>Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen <br>YouTube - <a href="http://youtube.com/derekmhansen" rel="noopener">http://youtube.com/derekmhansen</a>
