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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, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, 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