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Melissa Counts

(she/her)
LICSW

Accepts

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

Specializes in

Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I have a Master of Social Work and I am an Independently Licensed Social Worker. I started in the field as a victim advocate and received specialized training working with populations that experienced sexual trauma, IPV, child abuse, human trafficking and traumatic grief/loss. I have experience in college counseling and enjoyed working with young adults to support them in life transition, relationship stress, managing anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, depression and developing task management skills.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am a certified EMDR therapist that utilizes mindfulness practices, IFS, and CBT tools. I utilize a holistic lens in the treatment process and aim to build self-awareness with the mind and body.

What you can expect from our first session

I value the therapeutic relationship with establishing trust and connection as the foundation in the healing process. I work to create a safe space that is supportive and empowering. Collaboration is key throughout treatment in determining what your needs are and what strategies will work best for you.


Melissa's style is

Holistic
Affirming
Empowering

Insurance carriers Melissa accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Oscar
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Melissa

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Massachusetts Global
License type: LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Depression, Family Issues, Stress, Grief, Loss, Identity Issues, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

Location

1720 Cooper Foster Park Road Suite A
Lorain, OH 44053