Melissa Clawson MA, LPC, LCPC

I try to distinguish where they are and go above and beyond to make the therapeutic process a success.

Counselor in Jefferson, MD

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group
  • Medication Management

About My Clients

It is common for people to see me for their own personal development. Often old patterns interfere with people being able to achieve their full potential. Therapy can identify these patterns. Working through the thoughts and emotions related to these patterns will allow one to be transformed and decrease their influence on the client.

My Background and Approach

I try to create a comfortable environment so that the client can feel a connection. I realize that one of the hardest things to do as a person, is to admit that you need to talk a problem through with someone outside of your circle of family and friends. When meeting with the client, I try to distinguish where they are and go above and beyond to make the therapeutic process a success. It is common for people to see me for their own personal development. Often old patterns interfere with people being able to achieve their full potential. Therapy can identify these patterns. Working through the thoughts and emotions related to these patterns will allow one to be transformed and decrease their influence on the client. I am now doing tele-therapy. There are times in this generation that a heavy work load, childcare responsibilities, travel, and life make it extremely difficult to come in for face to face therapy in the office. Tele-therapy allows the person to put themselves first.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Depression Family Conflict Grief or Loss

Other Issues

  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Teen Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
MA, LPC, LCPC, State of Maryland · #LC6014
Years in practice
29 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • CareFirst

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

4014 Mountville Road
Jefferson, MD 21755
240-986-1001

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 39.3586354°, -77.5301765°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 29 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

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4014 Mountville Road
Jefferson, MD 21755

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