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Melissa Massimo

Therapist(she/her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! Thanks for reading my bio. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I am a warm, non judgmental person. I hope to make the process of starting therapy, especially if it's the first time you've sought help, less daunting. I think being comfortable in the therapy space allows for a trusting and fruitful relationship to grow! I am reliable, supportive and can help with a variety of issues such as anxiety, loss, relationship issues, PTSD and trauma, addiction and more. I look forward to connecting and getting to know you!

My approach to therapy

I am a good listener, interactive and friendly. I want the decisions you make to be yours but I am also open to problem solving and giving feedback. I think making connections between the past and present is essential when dealing with certain subjects. Understanding our feelings and actions can lead to significant change!

What you can expect from me

I want my clients to feel like they can share anything with me. I do not judge and I am not easily shocked! My hope is that through an open and honest exchange, I can help to foster positive change in your life.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Brief Dynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English