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Melissa Dansby

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! I am a two time graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After obtaining my Bachelors of Arts degree; I received my Master’s of Science in Educational Psychology with an emphasis on community counseling. I've been a Licensed Professional Counselor for ~13 years.

Experience: 10 yrs in private practice- working with the delinquent youth of MKE county, also worked in a residential facility for dually diagnosed children with autism. More recently worked with those who struggle with substance abuse and dependency issues.

My approach to therapy

My approach is laidback realism - I don't sugar coat anything. I utilize a multi-modal therapies including but not limited to: CBT, Pyschodynamic, Psychoeducation, Solution Focused, Etc. I have specialized in counseling clients with traumatic histories.

What you can expect from me

I am pretty big on emphasizing one's own self awareness. The environment you can expect while working with me is that of honesty and acceptance.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Wisconsin)
  • Licensed in
    Wisconsin
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, HealthPartners, HealthPartners Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Play, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English