Melissa Assemi

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

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

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, Identity Issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Women's Issues

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

I am a dedicated professional with a passion for guiding individuals, families, and couples on their journey to mental wellness. I have a broad range of experience working with clients across various stages of life, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, stress management, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, life transitions, adjustment disorders, behavioral concerns, and trauma.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion and non judgment, with a fundamental belief in providing a safe and supportive space where every individual is heard and valued. In therapy,

What you can expect from our first session

I employ a variety of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques, to create personalized treatment plans that resonate with the unique needs of each client.

Melissa's style is

Empowering

Warm

Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Melissa accepts

Aetna

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Oscar

Oxford

United Healthcare

More about Melissa

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stony Brook University

License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)

Gender: Female

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Languages: English

Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors

Modalities: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Multi-Systemic (MST), Positive Psychology, Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)