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Melissa Hender

Therapist
25 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management
  • Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you recovering from domestic abuse or domestic violence and struggling to feel safe, confident, or like yourself again? I specialize in supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and complex trauma. If you feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, you are not alone—and healing is possible.

My approach to therapy

Using trauma-informed therapy, we’ll rebuild your sense of safety, strengthen boundaries, and restore self-trust. I help clients reduce anxiety, process trauma, and regain emotional stability while developing practical tools to move from survival mode toward empowerment.

What you can expect from me

In addition to therapy, I offer life coaching to help you clarify goals, rebuild confidence, and create a future defined by strength—not trauma. You deserve a space where your story is honored and your next chapter is possible. I invite you to reach out when you’re ready.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    25 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of South Carolina, Other at Colorado State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Play, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Child or adolescent therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English