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Melissa Bakas

Therapist
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Florida, specializing in helping individuals navigate anxiety, stress, depression, grief/loss and life transitions. I provide individual therapy sessions online. I take a holistic approach to therapy using traditional psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I received my Florida license in Social Work (LCSW) in 2004.

My approach to therapy

I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, hospice programs, schools, and as an independent contractor providing tele-mental health counseling services to individuals who are experiencing varying levels of challenges due to chronic medical conditions, life situations, and/or mental health concerns.

I enjoy helping people work through the challenges of today's world as we take the journey together to get you to where you want to be in your life.

What you can expect from me

My goal is that clients will leave sessions feeling hopeful and empowered as they strive to live a fulfilling life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Florida State University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Florida State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas, Utah, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English