Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Melissa Mason, LPC

Melissa Mason

Therapist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe therapy should help you better understand yourself, work through what’s getting in the way, and create meaningful change in your life. With over 20 years of experience, I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, and other difficult seasons.

My style is warm, curious, and down-to-earth. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you want to change, or simply looking for greater clarity and balance, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move toward what feels healthier and more fulfilling.

My approach to therapy

I take a holistic and collaborative approach, looking beyond symptoms to understand the patterns, experiences, relationships, and circumstances that may be affecting how you feel. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what isn’t, and practical ways to move forward.

I’m inquisitive and engaged in sessions, but never judgmental. My goal isn’t to tell you how to live your life. It’s to help you better understand yourself, recognize patterns, build effective coping skills, and make changes that feel right for you.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and understand what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, what you’d like to change, and what you hope to gain from our work together.

You can expect a comfortable, judgment-free conversation where you don’t need to have everything figured out. From there, we’ll begin identifying goals and creating a path forward that fits your needs.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Inquisitive, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Springfield College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Georgia, Mississippi), LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (Vermont)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Brief Dynamic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Jungian, Humanistic, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavior Management, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Children, Seniors
  • Languages
    English