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Dr. Melinda Collins

Psychologist(she/her)
24 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Struggling through difficult times? Dealing with difficult people? Managing difficult diagnoses? These battles are much harder when fighting them on your own. Now you don’t have to. I offer individual psychotherapy that holds space for sharing your experience, receiving emotional support, working through psychological barriers, improving coping, and moving toward your goals.

My approach to therapy

I work particularly well with individuals who have struggled to connect with previous therapists. My approach to psychotherapy blends major therapeutic orientations for individualized care, respecting each client’s unique background and personality. With this foundation and a thorough initial psychological evaluation, I partner with my client in working through difficult life events and circumstances for improved mental health, healthier relationships, and progress toward personal goals. I look forward to walking with you on this leg of your journey.

What you can expect from me

Our first session together will include a comprehensive psychological evaluation to guide our journey. I will ask about your history and the events and people who have contributed to who you are and how you see things today. I will ask about your strengths, your struggles, and your strategies thus far. Then we will discuss a way forward, together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    24 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Miami, MS (Master of Science) at University of Miami
  • License type
    LP (Licensed Psychologist) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Somatic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English