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Melanie Scott

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Family Issues, Men's Issues, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

I am passionate about working with people on their relationship challenges--while encouraging healthier communication habits. The words you use matter, as does your tone, body language, and so much more. If your love life has gotten complicated, and you want help, let's get to work -- and clean up your communication, starting right now. As a solution-focused therapist, I offer effective strategies for change, not just coping skills.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am committed to helping people navigate the complexities of their relationships as well as everyday stressors - with empathy, insight & effective strategies for change. For couples, I emphasize enhancing communication, cultivating empathy & reigniting intimacy. For individuals, I focus on fostering self-awareness, healing the past & building more fulfilling future relationships. By partnering with my clients on their journeys, I aim to help them have the connection & satisfaction they crave.

What you can expect from our first session

My directive, non-nonsense style of therapy sheds light on patterns & conditioning which are outdated so freer ways of being can emerge, at last. I work with adults & couples who are struggling with relationships - whether that be in marriage, separation, divorce, dating, finding a partner, or losing a partner. I also work with individuals who are challenged by life transitions & everyday stress. During our sessions, we will pinpoint your most pressing challenges & create customized solutions. As a former attorney with 14 years of experience handling complex legal matters, I know firsthand what it is like to tackle difficult issues and challenging issues head on from multiple angles, and I feel that this only enriches my ability to be an effective therapist today.


Melanie's style is

Solution-oriented
Energetic
Direct

Insurance carriers Melanie accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Melanie

MA (Master of Arts) at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education & Psychology
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Stress, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, and Infertility
Modalities: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, and Relational