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Melissa Thompson

Therapist(She/Her)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe that trauma and challenging life transitions look different for everyone. It can come from a single overwhelming event, a series of painful experiences, or the quiet accumulation of stress, loss, or unmet needs over time. In my practice, I take a broad and compassionate view of trauma—one that honors your unique story and the ways you’ve learned to cope and survive. Whether you’re healing from past experiences, navigating a difficult life transition, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to begin making sense of what’s happened and reconnecting with yourself in new ways.

My approach to therapy

I help adults heal from trauma and navigate life transitions using EMDR and mindfulness-based therapy. I also work with women in perimenopause and menopause to manage hormonal changes and the emotional shifts that can surface. Together, we’ll calm the nervous system, process difficult experiences, and restore balance and confidence.

What you can expect from me

You don’t have to go through this alone. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, be understood, and begin to feel like yourself again. our first session, we’ll talk about what brought you here, explore your goals, and make sure we’re a good fit. Therapy can help you make sense of what you’re feeling and create lasting change. If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing, I’d be honored to work with you.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of South Florida
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, End of life care, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English