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Melanie Maddox Geffen

Therapist(she/her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Exhausted from carrying it all? Life may look fine on the outside, but inside it can feel heavy, anxious, or overwhelming. With 10 + years of experience as a mental health coach and clinician, our work is a partnership that blends insight with practical strategies to help you feel seen, empowered, and feeling better as soon as possible.

My approach to therapy

Sessions are tailored to you while incorporating research backed skills. Approaches may include shifting anxious or self-critical thoughts (CBT), building emotional regulation skills (DBT), and processing trauma/stressors through EMDR or Brainspotting. Therapy is about understanding the patterns that helped you survive and creating new ways to thrive.

What you can expect from me

The first session is a safe space to get to know each other and explore what brings you to therapy. We’ll formulate your goals, and discuss possible approaches that best support your progress.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of North Carolina, Greensboro, MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Utah
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English