You don’t have to keep carrying it all on your own anymore.
Get support for when life feels heavier than it looks
You’ve learned how to show up and hold everything together. From the outside, it may look like you’re managing just fine. But underneath, there may be anxiety, exhaustion, or tension you don’t feel safe naming.
At South Collective Counseling, we make space for the parts of your story that feel heavy or unseen. This is more than a place to vent — it’s where honest conversations lead to steady, meaningful growth.
Our Purpose
South Collective Counseling was created to provide New Jersey greater access to collaborative, comprehensive, & culturally inclusive mental health services and clinical supervision for NJ licensees. We believe working collectively supports our shared purpose and aligns with our values as people, and as helping professionals. Hence our name, South Collective Counseling!
What makes us unique?
South Collective Counseling is a Black-owned, female-led group private practice, composed of diverse counselors with versatile skills sets. Our team’s dynamic experience and unique specialty areas allow us to provide individuals of all ages, families, and couples quality, customized mental health services.
Additionally, qualified clinical supervision is available for Licensed Associate Counselors in need of an outside, independent supervisor to meet the requirements to become fully licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey.
Our team’s history of working together has proven our collective approach to counseling inspires us to be the best version of ourselves and make the most impact in our clients’ lives.
LOOKING AHEAD
Melissa South, owner, of South Collective Counseling (SCC) is passionate and dedicated to continuing to grow South Collective Counseling to meet the evolving needs of our community. SCC provides trainings and presentations to educate the community on issues related to mental health. We are open to networking, collaborating, and consulting with other agencies and organizations. Please Email Melissa at hello@southcollectivecounseling.com
About our Parsippany, New jersey Office:
Building Amenities:
Covered Parking
Elevator Building
On-Call Maintenance
Building Security System
Easily Accessible Location (see map)
All Common Areas Professionally Cleaned Daily
Office Suite Amenities:
Private Office for in-person counseling & supervision
Free Guest WiFi Access
Part-time Reception
Comfortable & Quiet Lounge Areas
Kitchen & Vending Machine Area
Entire Office Suite Professionally Cleaned Daily
Meet the founder
Melissa uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach tailored to each client or couple’s unique needs. She integrates evidence-based practices, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-informed care
Clients often describe her as compassionate, grounded, and empowering — someone who helps them feel both supported and capable of meaningful growth.
GROUP THERAPY
COUPLES COUNSELING
FAMILY COUNSELING
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
GROUP THERAPY COUPLES COUNSELING FAMILY COUNSELING INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING CLINICAL SUPERVISION
SCHEDULE ONLINE
South Collective Counseling offers online booking through our secure client portal for new clients to schedule initial mental health counseling services quickly & efficiently. If you would like to schedule an initial 15-minute phone consultation or a new client intake session, simply click the button below to get started.