Counseling Staff Bios
Melissa Petoletti, M.S, LPCC
Melissa graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Masters in Counseling in 2008. She has been licensed as a mental health therapist for over 12 years. She joined Reach for Resources in 2023. Melissa has experience using an array of treatment modalities and often uses therapeutic techniques informed by CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and accelerated resolution therapy (ART). Clients appreciate that her approach is caring, non-judgmental and strengths based.
Areas of interest: anxiety, depression, healing from trauma, life Transitions, brain injury, co-occurring disorders, clinical supervision.
When not at the office, Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, art, live music, and learning new things.
Alexis McClure, M.S
Alexis creates a warm, inclusive space where everyone feel safe being themselves while building skills for emotional regulation, communication, and confidence.
Her approach blends mindfulness, body awareness, and collaborative problem-solving to help her clients better understand their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful, realistic goals.
In addition to working with adults, Alexis is passionate about helping adolescents navigate anxiety, self-esteem, school issues, identity exploration, and the challenges that come with growing up. When appropriate, Alexis values thoughtful collaboration with parents and caregivers to support teens both in and outside of therapy.
Areas of interest: Adults, Adolescents, developmental disabilities, trauma, LGBTQ2+ identities, mindfulness, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, the outdoors, and relaxing at home with her cat and dog.
Aly Noel, M.Ed.
Aly is a pre-licensed therapist currently completing her Master of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. She began her journey in disability services after earning a Master’s in Education from the University of La Verne in California and has been part of the Reach team since 2019.
Aly is passionate about supporting individuals of all abilities and helping them lead fulfilling lives in their communities. As an intern, she’s excited to explore various therapeutic approaches and build meaningful, supportive relationships. With extensive experience working with people with developmental disabilities, Aly believes therapy can empower individuals to achieve their goals.
She strives to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space and understands that life’s challenges affect everyone differently. Her goal is to be a compassionate listener and help guide people toward their next steps.
Areas of interest: Disability, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ identities, brain injury, life transitions, and youth development.
Outside of work, Aly enjoys time with her partner and pets and loves visiting her family in California, where she was born and raised.
Emily Wright, M.S, ATR-P, RYT-200
Emily is an Art Therapist who has led Reach’s adaptive art program, Art Abilities, since 2015. She has a passion for helping individuals use art as a tool for expression and healing. Clients value her calm, grounded presence and her focus on emotional regulation through art therapy, talk therapy, and yoga-informed techniques.
Her sessions are designed to empower individuals to explore areas where they feel stuck and work together on solutions that help them move forward with purpose and confidence. Art therapy offers a unique way to connect with parts of the brain that words can’t always reach.
Outside of Reach, Emily leads yoga and goat yoga classes throughout the year. She also enjoys plein air painting, cooking, and spending time in nature.