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Melvin Blackwell

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Melvin Blackwell, a licensed counselor with experience working with adults, older adolescents, and couples. I take a gentle, understanding approach, creating a safe space where you can explore your feelings, manage stress, build coping skills, and make positive changes in your life.

My approach to therapy

I take a gentle, collaborative approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges in a safe, supportive space. I work with adults, older teens, and couples to manage anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges while building practical coping skills and creating meaningful, positive change.

What you can expect from me

In our sessions, we’ll get to know each other and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive space. Together, we’ll set goals, identify challenges, and build practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions, helping you leave feeling empowered with tools to navigate life’s changes.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Liberty University
  • License type
    LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English