President’s Message

headshot of Melissa Comeau, CFAFMT President 2025-2026

Melissa Comeau, Ed.S., LMHC, LMFT, NCC

CFAMFT Board President

Dear CFAMFT Community,

Welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to learn about the Central Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. It is a true honor to serve as your President for the 2025-2026 term.

As marriage and family therapists, our work is essential to the well-being of our community. We approach challenges with a systemic mindset, recognizing that individuals, couples, and families are interconnected and that healing and growth often require addressing the larger context in which they live. Through this perspective, we help people navigate life’s most transformative moments and make a meaningful, lasting impact.

During my term, we will continue to prioritize collaboration, provide valuable professional development opportunities, and advocate for policies that support our profession, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our efforts will focus on strengthening our profession, building connections, and offering mutual support through networking.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to both our association and the families we work with. Let’s make 2025-2026 years of growth, connection, and positive change!

Warmly,
Melissa

 

For more information about Melissa, please see her biography below.

Melissa Comeau, Ed.S., LMHC, LMFT, NCC, is an experienced mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of practice. She is the founder of Heartfelt Counseling Center, a virtual practice based in Florida that offers relationship counseling and in-person retreats to individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds.

As a Qualified Supervisor for both Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, Melissa is dedicated to mentoring and guiding the next generation of therapists. She is also a trained Adoption Competent Therapist and a supportive coach for therapists seeking to grow and expand their practices.

With a strong passion for systemic perspectives in therapy, Melissa is committed to helping individuals, couples and families understand and address the interconnectedness of their experiences. She currently serves as the President of the Central Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2025-2026). Melissa was also honored as one of Legacy South Florida’s 40 Under 40 Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, recognizing her leadership and impact within her field.