Melissa Lavender LMHC

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Hello! I'm Melissa and I'm a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in RI. I look forward to connecting with you.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island

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Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

My goal is to assist clients in obtaining the tools and skills they need to live a life that is aligned with their values. My hope is for clients to experience a session with me as if they are chatting with a good friend. I specialize in Womens' Issues, Perinatal Mental Health, and Grief and Loss. I am also passionate about issues related to family dynamics and childhood trauma.

My Background and Approach

During certain life stages or circumstances, it can be difficult to find the right support or feel understood. These experiences or transitions can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and other symptoms- and sometimes you just need a compassionate ear or fresh perspective. Whether you have experienced a loss, become a first-time parent, or other significant life event, therapy can be a useful tool to gain coping skills, learn about yourself, and develop new insight in many areas of your life.I strive to be approachable, warm, and respectful in session, as well as professional and efficient in my approach. My hope is for therapy to feel supportive and engaging.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that people can grow and change as long as they are connected to their values. My background in communications has allowed for a more connective process in understanding the importance of language in therapy, and to optimize the tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist clients in making changes or adjustments. I also believe in the use of empowerment and self-compassion to create safety for ourselves. The human experience is meant to be shared and I love discussing these ideas with people.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Feminist Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Other Techniques

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Relational Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Grief or Loss Pregnancy and Postpartum Women's Issues

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Depression
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMHC, State of Rhode Island · #MHC01697
Years in practice
4 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $140/session

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