Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 54 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Grief, Military/Veterans and 10 more.
(she/her)
Hi, I'm Melanie! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience as a clinician in a variety of settings. Whether you need to work through some heavy stuff from the past that's been weighing you down or you just want to process some day-to-day work or relationship stress, therapy can be a major step in the right direction toward self-care! Prior to starting my private practice I was working for the Veterans Health Administration and I remain passionate about continuing to be an advocate for Veterans to educate them about and link them to resources and services that are available to them.
Our first session will be focused on getting to know each other in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. I will answer any questions you may have and we will work together to establish a plan for treatment.
My sessions are tailored to the needs of each individual or couple. I incorporate a number of therapeutic methods and theories in my practice with a strong focus on trauma informed care and person centered treatment.
I have a very diverse client base serving individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, health issues and stress, etc.
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Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Geisinger - Medicare
Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Highmark - 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
UPMC Health Plan
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I allow patients to set the pace and for their treatment and encourage them to discuss goals, expectations and fears about the therapy process as well as any specific needs they may have.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 10, 2026
Mel strikes an effective balance of using humor and insightful feedback in her sessions. She invites you to share difficult experiences with as much ease as possible, then helps you find new perspectives to solve life's problems. Sometimes those perspectives make you laugh at yourself which helps me free up my heart and mind. I always feel lighter and less stuck in my head after her sessions!
March 3, 2026
Easy to talk to and relatable!
December 23, 2025
Melanie was a thoughtful listener and had a knack for reaching both of us in a meaningful way. She offered sensible feedback and was kind and understanding throughout the session. Really just wonderful. We look forward to the next conversation while building a rapport of trust and safety.