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I have an extensive background in mental health. I've worked in hospitals, juvenile detentions, schools, and community agency settings. I have a master's degree in counseling and a clinical license.
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Darrick Melton
Therapist
11 years of experience
- Virtual
- Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Trauma
- Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
My approach to therapy
I am person-centered. I believe in building the client-therapist relationship. My approach is eclectic but I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy mostly.
What you can expect from me
I work to establish a therapeutic environment so that clients know that they have a safe space to be themselves.
About me
- I identify asBlack or African descent, Man
- My style isInquisitive, Open Minded, Warm
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience11 years of experience
- TrainingMSEd (Master of Science in Education) at NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
- License typeLCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
- Licensed in
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Care details
- Top specialtiesAnxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Trauma
- More specialtiesBipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
- Therapy methodsCognitive Behavioral (CBT), Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play
- Care typesIndividual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
- Ages servedChildren, Adults, Adolescents
- LanguagesEnglish