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Melissa Koster

Therapist(she/hers)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Melissa's has her MSW and is a licensed school counselor and uses a warm and open approach to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where you can be empowered to work on your goals using treatment with conscious intent. Melissa specializes in children and adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, neurodivergent , veteran trauma, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions- individual, family , couples, maternal wellness, co-parenting and parent guidance therapy.

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My approach to therapy

I believe in taking a holistic approach to healing that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. I use a variety of techniques to help you connect with your inner self and achieve balance in your life. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or other emotional issues, I will provide support on your journey to finding your life balance and wellness. Connect to schedule a session and start your path to healing.

What you can expect from me

The greatest predictor of success in therapy is the relationship that you develop with your therapist.A solid therapeutic relationship is developed when your therapist works with you to create shared goals, you agree on a path to meet these goals, and you feel a bond with your therapist because you’ve been allowed to freely express yourself in a constructive way. I am a seasoned therapist who can help you to find the tools to tackle any challenge that you are facing,

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Capella University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at capella
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts, Rhode Island), LC (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Maine)
  • Licensed in
    Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Parent Management Training (PMT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Multidimensional Family, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play, Behavior Modification, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Strength-Based, Gestalt, Exposure Response Prevention, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Positive Psychology, Jungian, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Art Therapy
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    15 Linnea Lane
    Reading, MA 01867

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