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Melanie Cook-Dobbins

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a warm, energetic, and affirming LCSW therapist who brings a sense of genuine enthusiasm into every session. I offer faith-based counseling and use affirming therapeutic modalities that are evidence-based and allow for relationship-building

My approach to therapy

My therapy style reinforces strengths, celebrates progress, and nurtures self‐confidence. Clients often leave sessions feeling lighter, empowered, and more connected to their own resilience.

What you can expect from me

In your first session with me, you will feel immediately at ease. I create an atmosphere where each person feels deeply seen, valued, and supported in their growth. Their energy inspires clients to stay hopeful and engaged, even when working through difficult emotions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Energetic, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Arkansas At Little Rock
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arkansas, Texas)
  • Licensed in
    Arkansas, Texas
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Relational, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Schema, Psychodynamic, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Psychoanalytic, Trauma Focused CBT, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Strength-Based, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Exposure Response Prevention, Structural Family, Milan Systemic, Brief Dynamic, Jungian, Motivational Interviewing, Bowen Family Systems, Strategic Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Gestalt, Somatic, Behavior Modification, Multidimensional Family, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Humanistic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Positive Psychology, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Experiential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    2435 North Central Expressway 12
    Richardson, TX 75080
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