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Dr. Melanie Drake Wallace

Therapist(she/her)
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome!

Seeking therapy takes a leap of courage to dare imagine that you are deserving of a more fulfilling life. Whether you are dealing with the grief associated with life transitions or working through persistent anxiety & depression, I provide a compassionate, warm, and judgment free space where you feel genuinely heard and validated and we can work together toward meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

My clinical style is warm, open-minded, and relational! As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 20 years, I have worked with adults ranging from college aged to individuals transitioning into retirement. I am passionate about supporting people experiencing developmental life transitions in addition to individuals navigating LGBTIQ issues.

I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from The University of Alabama and am a retired University Professor.

What you can expect from me

By the end of our first session, my hope is that you will feel:

*a sense of acceptance, safety, and that you matter

*a sense of relief from sharing your burden along with a renewed hope that positive change is attainable

*heard, validated, and respected

  • *a sense of relief from the dread and anxiety you may have experienced prior to our session

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Alabama
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Alabama)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Art Therapy, Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Bowen Family Systems, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English