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Melissa Massimo

Therapist(she/her)
25 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, End of life care
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi! Thank you for reading my bio. I am a clinical social worker with many years of experience in the field. I received my master's in social work from Fordham University in 2001. I've worked with individuals and couples, dealing with a variety of issues. If you're struggling with grief, anxiety, trauma, communication issues, relationship issues or addiction please reach out to me. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know more about you!

My approach to therapy

I am warm, empathic and solution oriented. I will not judge you. I hope to provide you with a safe space during our sessions. I use CBT, trauma -informed therapy, MI, solution-based therapy and more.

What you can expect from me

During the first session, I like to understand your previous experience with therapy, what worked or didn't work for you. If it's your first experience with talk therapy, do you have any concerns? I want to hear about things you'd like to understand more about and see if we can establish some goals for care. One of the great things about talk therapy is that there's no rush and no pressure to get to the solution. We will take things at your pace.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    25 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, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, End of life care
  • More specialties
    Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English