Finding Balance Between Acceptance & Change

“Compassionate, evidence-based therapy that helps you embrace who you are while building the life you want.”

Why We Do What We Do

At Middle Path Counseling & Wellness, we believe healing begins when people no longer feel they have to choose between accepting themselves and creating change. Real growth happens when we learn to hold both truths at the same time.

Life is full of challenges that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Our role is not to "fix" you—we believe you already possess the capacity for resilience and change. We provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you can better understand yourself, develop practical skills, and move toward the life you want to live.

Inspired by the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), our approach balances acceptance with meaningful change. We honor your experiences while helping you build healthier relationships, regulate emotions, and create lasting well-being.

Because healing isn't about becoming someone else; it's about finding balance, embracing your strengths, and moving forward with intention.

Services We Offer

At Middle Path Counseling & Wellness, we provide personalized, evidence-based care designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or overwhelming emotions, we're here to help you build the skills and confidence to move forward.

Our therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and the belief that healing happens through both acceptance and meaningful change. We tailor treatment to your unique goals, drawing from evidence-based practices—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and other effective approaches—to support lasting growth.

Our services may include:

  • Individual Therapy

  • Couples Counseling

  • Family Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Anxiety & Depression Treatment

  • Stress Management & Emotional Regulation

  • Life Transitions & Personal Growth

  • Group Therapy

No matter where you are on your journey, our goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can find balance, strengthen resilience, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.

Insurances We Accept

In addition to private pay options, we also accept the following insurance plans:

  • Aetna

  • Cigna (Evernorth Behavioral Health)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

  • Optum

  • United Health

  • Harvard Pilgrim (HPHC)

  • Tufts Health Plan

We believe that quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone. If financial concerns are preventing you from seeking treatment, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll work with you to explore affordable options that make getting the care you need possible.

Meet the Therapist

Melissa Guertin, LMHC
Founder

Taking that first step into therapy can be difficult, but you don't have to figure everything out on your own. At Middle Path Counseling & Wellness, I offer a steady, supportive space where you can slow down and feel genuinely heard.

My clinical background is rooted in the front lines of community mental health. Over the years, I’ve worked across emergency crisis services, Department of Youth Services (DYS), group homes, and community mental health programs. Facing complex, high-stress situations in these settings taught me how to stay grounded when things feel chaotic—and how to help others do the same.

Today, I bring that real-world experience into my practice with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, big life changes, burnout, and relationship struggles. My approach blends Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you find your own 'middle path'—a realistic balance between accepting where you are today and learning practical tools to move forward.

We can meet in person at my Northborough office or online through telehealth, always moving at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Have Questions?

Send us a note and let’s figure things out together.