About
Melissa LaLonde
MSW, LISW-S · Founder & CEO
Melissa LaLonde is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation in Ohio and the Founder and CEO of Serendipity Pathways to Healing LLC. She brings extensive experience in clinical practice, forensic family assessment, and court-involved matters.
Prior to founding Serendipity Pathways, Melissa served as Director of Family Evaluation Services for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division — a role that shaped her deep understanding of the intersection between clinical practice and the legal system.
Melissa specializes in high-conflict family dynamics, co-parenting support, court-ordered evaluations, professional consultation and training, and strategic planning for organizations seeking to enhance productivity and performance.
Credential
LISW-S
Licensed Independent Social Worker
LISW-S
Licensed Independent Social Worker — Supervisory Designation, Ohio
MSW
Master of Social Work — clinical and forensic specialization
Court-Qualified
Former Director, Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Division
Trauma-Informed
Evidence-based, compassion-centered practice
Areas of Focus
Specializations
With a career built at the intersection of clinical social work and the family court system, Melissa brings specialized expertise across a range of high-stakes practice areas.
High-conflict family dynamics
Co-parenting support and coaching
Court-ordered forensic evaluations
Supervised visitation services
Professional consultation and training
Organizational strategic planning
Our Philosophy
Child-Centered
Every decision, recommendation, and intervention is guided by one question: what is in the best interest of the child? We never lose sight of who we are ultimately here to serve.
Clinically Rigorous
Our work is grounded in evidence-based practice, standardized assessment, and thorough documentation — meeting the high standards required by family courts.
Compassionately Delivered
We understand that the families we work with are often in the most difficult seasons of their lives. We bring both professional expertise and genuine human care to every interaction.
Our Mission
Transforming Conflict into Connection
Serendipity Pathways to Healing was founded on the belief that even the most fractured family situations hold the potential for healing — and that children deserve professionals who will fight for their well-being with both clinical precision and genuine compassion.
Whether supervising a visit, conducting a forensic evaluation, coaching co-parents through conflict, or providing therapeutic support, our mission remains the same: to serve the best interests of children and families with the highest standards of clinical and ethical practice.
Location
30400 Detroit Rd, Suite 301
Westlake, Ohio 44145
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