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Melisa Heckathorn

Therapist(she, her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and finding the right fit matters. My goal is to give you a safe, judgment free space where you feel heard, respected, and understood, and where we move at a pace that feels right for you. I work with kids, teens, adults, and couples around ADHD and focus, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance use, caregiver stress, life transitions, and relationship struggles. Together we'll name your goals, build on the strengths you already have, and find practical tools to face life's challenges with more confidence.

My approach to therapy

My style balances genuine compassion with honesty, so you get real support along with real strategies. I see therapy as a partnership and I'll meet you where you are, no pressure and no judgment. I truly believe people heal when they feel accepted and supported, and also encouraged to grow.

What you can expect from me

Clients describe me as someone who makes the hard topics easier to talk about and hands them tools they can actually use. If that sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love to connect. Reach out anytime for a free 15 minute consultation and we'll see if we're the right fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Nevada, Reno
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Nevada)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Eating disorders, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Relational, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    310 Paul Avenue
    Yerington, NV 89447

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