Melissa Alter
Counselor/Therapist | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
31 REGENT CIRCLE STATEN ISLAND NY, 10312About
Melissa Alter is an Addiction Medicine Counselor in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Melissa evaluates patients using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Addiction Medicine counselors provide patient care and consultation for each patient and their families.
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