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Melissa Austin

Therapist(She/Her)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky, I have worked with people of all ages and a wide variety of life experiences. While I engage clinical tools from many different therapeutic modalities, my approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My focus is on utilizing strengths and clarifying personal values to promote growth that matters to you.

My approach to therapy

I am deeply honored when someone asks me to be part of their journey through therapy. You are the expert on yourself. My job is to help you ask and explore the questions that refine your goals, create movement towards wholeness, and live your most authentic life. I believe that every person has the capacity for change and authentic living. I also believe that no one gets there alone.

What you can expect from me

I firmly believe that the most important part of therapy is a genuine connection. Our first few sessions will focus on building a relationship that fosters a safe space. While therapy may not always be comfortable work, my goal is that you will always feel safe to practice honest, healing vulnerability.

Due to contractual obligations I cannot work with residents of the following Kentucky counties: Madison, Estill, Garrard, Jackson, or Rockcastle.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Eastern Kentucky University
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (Kentucky)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Behavioral Activation (BA), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English