Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 57 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 10 more.
Hi! I am a licensed counselor in Florida and Georgia. I have been working as a counselor for 14 years, with a private practice for the past 9 years. I went to the University of North Florida for undergraduate and graduate school. I have worked with many populations including men and women, high achievers, professionals, veterans, who have dealt with anxiety, depression, life transitions, family and career issues, etc.
In our first session you can expect me to ask you questions regarding various aspects of yourself and your life, specifically the areas you are having trouble in and would like to address. You will also have a chance to ask me questions. Finally, we will discuss goals for counseling, ideas that we both may have for you.
I am skilled at being an attentive listener which allows me to piece together sometimes seemingly unrelated information the client shares. This leads to a greater ability at getting to core issues and causes as well as a more effective plan for change.
I love working with people from a variety of backgrounds, races, and ages. I have worked in substance abuse treatment centers, schools, and hospitals. My clients have all been at different places in their mental health journeys including those who already have a basic understanding of what is troubling them and are ready to make a change and those who are not sure as to what exactly is causing their issues and would like some education and guidance before anything else. I believe in meeting a client "where they are at". Whatever you bring to me, I can handle, and I won't pressure you to do or talk about anything you are not yet quite ready for.
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Cash - $90 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 Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Medicaid - Peach State Health Plan
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Peach State Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
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
WellCare of Georgia
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have found over my 13 years of experience as a counselor that each of us possesses the ability to change ourselves through the changing of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is with my aid that I will be able to help you to identify this ability through the use of CBT.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Although research has shown CBT to be quite effective with producing therapeutic change, research shows that the relationship between counselor and client to be most important and I completely agree with this. I create a judgement free environment for all of my clients so that they are able to freely express themselves. This expression alone can serve as a powerful tool for healing.
8 ratings with written reviews
May 27, 2026
I had an amazing first experience. She was very open minded and made me feel safe. I was able to open up and feel heard for the first time in years.
April 24, 2026
Miss Melissa is phenomenal!! She has been my therapist for more than five years, I learn something new and I discovered more about myself through every session
February 4, 2026
Melissa is great she listens and gives great feedback.