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.
Molly Regan, M.S
Molly has her Masters in Counseling at the University of Wisconsin – Superior. She has previously worked with developmental disabilities and mental health throughout the last couple years in group homes, applied behavioral analysis work, and case management. She is passionate in helping people grow, work thru their trauma, difficult feelings, and mental health limitations as well as challenging themselves to achieve their own personal goals. Therapy can be intimidating and she hopes to provide safe space for individuals.
Alexis McClure
Alexis (she/her) is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She has received training in trauma-informed care and LGBTQ2+ care, and has extensive experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Alexis is passionate about fostering connections with nature and the body. Her practice emphasizes mindfulness, reframing negative thoughts, and collaborating with clients to develop solutions for change. She is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all individuals in the counseling space and aims to create an environment of acceptance and warmth where everyone can learn and grow.
In her free time, Alexis enjoys yoga, spending time outdoors, crocheting, 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.