Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions
(she/her)
Hello my name is Melissa and I believe that the interactions that we have can have a lasting impact on someone’s life, therefore, I strive to engage with people in a positive, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and understanding manner. I have clinical experience in collaborating with individuals in multiple settings such as outpatient treatment in which substance use disorders, behavioral issues, and mental health were addressed. In this capacity, I also provided caregiver support whether it be a significant other, parent, or child. I also have clinical experience working in a medical capacity where I provide support to individuals and their families who are adjusting to and/or having difficulty adjusting to medical diagnoses. Throughout my career, I have worked in the aforementioned capacity as well as provided support to foster parents in addition to parents whose children were placed into foster care. In addition to me being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have the following certifications: DASA Certification, Identification & Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certification, School Violence Prevention and Intervention Certification, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, CASAC-T, CTMH pending, and CCATP pending.
In our first session together we will begin to buid rapport, discuss expectations xof eachother, and discuss specific challenges that you are facing and would like to address. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I believe that the interactions that we have can have a lasting impact on someone’s life, therefore, I strive to engage with people in a positive, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and understanding manner. I have clinical experience in collaborating with individuals in multiple settings such as outpatient treatment in which substance use disorders, behavioral issues, and mental health were addressed.
I believe that at some point we all may need some form of support therefore I am open to seeing anyone who is at that point in their life.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Anthem - Medicare
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Braven Health - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Horizon
Horizon - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT in identifying and addressing certain thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Grief Therapy
I believe that grief can be a lifelong process that has no timeframe. I assist people with understanding and working through the grieving process.
Motivational Interviewing
I am a firm believer in meeting people where they are at which make for successful therapeutic outcomes.
Psychoeducation
I do provide psychoeducation so that people have a better understanding of their experiences.
Strength-Based
I believe that we all have strengths that may be difficult to focus on because our weaknesses may take precedence as the primary source of focus.
22 ratings with written reviews
March 21, 2026
I’ve only had one session so far, but I can already say it was incredibly impactful. From the start, she created a space where I felt comfortable, heard, & able to open up without hesitation. She gave me so much to reflect on & think about in a way that felt both eye-opening & empowering. It’s rare to walk away from a first session already feeling a shift, but that’s exactly what happened. I’m really looking forward to continuing this journey & seeing how much more growth comes from it.
March 17, 2026
Melissa is a breath of fresh air. She’s warm, understanding and kind. I appreciate that she allows me to be me. I love that she has a plan for me as well
November 6, 2025
I can't say enough good things about my therapist. From the first session, she made me feel comfortable and truly heard. She's compassionate, professional, and has helped me grow so much. I always leave our sessions feeling supported and hopeful.