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Melanie Picotte

Therapist(her/she)
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Licensed Professional counselor in Virginia. I am a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School and I have over 19 years of experience helping people heal emotional wounds. I am EMDR certified, a register art therapist and certified trauma professional. I have an experience in traditional talk therapy, but also have qualifications in hypnotherapy, and equine assisted therapy (psychotherapy with horses).

My approach to therapy

I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and ASD. Feeling “blah”, stressed or angry shouldn’t be a daily experience. I enjoy aiding people in finding their own unique personal journey. I believe in a person-centered approach and tailor to each session to the client’s individual needs.

What you can expect from me

I treat everyone with the respect and compassion they deserve. Counseling should be a safe place where we can talk about difficult things and not feel judged or ashamed. I believe a little bit of kindness and laughter can go a long way. I look forward to helping you find the right tools to help you find peace and hope to cope with everyday life. If you are ready to take the next step, I am here to help!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English