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Melanie Cook-Dobbins

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual 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
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Arkansas At Little Rock
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

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
    Multidimensional Family, Structural Family, Psychodynamic, Somatic, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Jungian, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Humanistic, Strategic Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gestalt, Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Exposure Response Prevention, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Behavior Modification, Art Therapy, Brief Dynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Schema, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Experiential, Attachment Based, Milan Systemic, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    2435 North Central Expressway 12
    Richardson, TX 75080
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