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Melinda Boonstra

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Melinda, and I am a therapist in Washington State. I love working with women who have anxiety, especially during pregnancy or postpartum. I have a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International.

My approach to therapy

My practice helps people in difficult points in their lives to handle anxiety, depression, or postpartum mood disorders by providing counseling that is focused on the whole person and considers the circumstances of life. I am trained in and offer both Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

My goal as your therapist is to listen to your story and help you access self compassion while also providing coping skills and frameworks to understand yourself better.

What you can expect from me

The goals for our time together are set by you and I will provide guidance and support through evidence based practices. My clients tell me that I am approachable, sometimes funny, and that I explain things in ways that are easy to understand. Each session we would check in on your week and discuss your goals and celebrate wins or go over barriers. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you reach your goals.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English