(she/her)
Often rebooked
Greetings, I am Melissa. I know what it's like to feel you have no one who hears you when you speak. I know what it's like to feel you have no one to trust to confide in who is a good listener and not judgemental. I've been there, I know it's hard. I am here to listen. I am here to confide in with a non judgemental attitude. I would love to have the opportunity to help you find yourself and become the best version of yourself. All I ask is for you to be open to positive change and brave enough to take the first step and reaching out. I know sometimes it's hard to seek and ask for help but you can do it! I am experienced in using CBT and DBT therapy techniques to help you address your struggles with anxiety and depression. Looking forward to walking with you as you start your journey to better and stronger health!
In our first session we will be gathering and confirming basic information and then discussing goals and improvement you wish to work towards based on your present needs.
I am experienced in helping others with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationships.
I would love to help adults 18 years and older identify their barriers to strong physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and develop healthy coping skills to address these issues.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $80 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kaiser Northwest
Kaiser Northwest - Medicare
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Regence
Regence Group Administrators
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 - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience in CBT to help clients identify triggers to their anxiety and depression, educate them on cognitive distortions and positive behavior change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationships are addressed using this therapeutic method.
22 ratings with written reviews
December 2, 2025
Asides a therapist, I see her as a mom. Very empowering and understanding. She knows the right things to say to elevate your mind. Im glad to have you. I am much better since I started this session. Thank you for the very helpful advise.
November 3, 2025
She is honestly one of the sweetest people out there. We have completely bonded and I regularly thank god I met her. She has given me feedback and so many solutions to everything in my life that I felt were impossible to tackle. She’s extremely warm and supportive, and she always gives wonderful insight into difficult situations. She is extremely caring and I honestly feel like she’s been the perfect match for me throughout my therapy journey.
October 2, 2025
I started seeing Melissa recently to try a different therapy modality. After a decade of psychoanalytic work, which has its own benefits, Melissa's present-focused, solution-oriented approach has made a big impact in my daily life already. She has helped me utilize tools to handle triggers and stress effectively. Melissa is warm, compassionate, and truly cares, creating a safe environment where unlearning old patterns and practicing new skills feels natural & possible, even outside of sessions.