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Melissa Linthicum

Therapist(She, her, hers)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, LGBTQIA+, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As an LCPC in Maryland, I specialize in treating kids and adults who experience varied roadblocks in life. I take a collaborative approach to counseling and therapy, in that you and I will together determine your best treatment, and I have a deep respect for your courage in seeking help.

My approach to therapy

Issues may include anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, school difficulties, PTSD, relationship concerns, disordered personality traits, women’s issues, addiction, codependency, grief, disordered eating, family of origin difficulties, attachment, LGBTQ, transgender, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and career difficulties, among others.

What you can expect from me

My clients can expect a safe, open space to explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. This will give you a deeper sense of clarity and personal empowerment with practical strategies for coping and insights on action steps to live better.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at Loyola College in Maryland
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Behavior Modification, Exposure Response Prevention, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Codependency Behavioral, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Transpersonal, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English