Melissa Rivera-Smith

Accepting Clients

Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCMH) and National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) Melissa is bilingual (Spanish).

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in LEWES, DE

About My Clients

Melissa has almost 4 years of experience working with adults in community mental health, and as a college-based therapist. Melissa enjoys working with adults, teens, and couples.

My Background and Approach

Melissa’s style of therapy is client-centered, empathic, and compassionate. As a client-centered therapist Melissa works to establish a trusting and dynamic relationship with clients to assist them with exploring current and past issues that impact their functioning. Melissa is experienced in working with a variety of mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, anger management difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, personality disorders, and trauma. Melissa employs a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities to assist clients in exploring areas of concern, identifying root causes, and working towards putting down survival skills that no longer work. Melissa has had training in CBT, couples work, and is in the process of training in EMDR.

Client Focus

Languages
English, Español

Qualifications

License
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, State of Delaware · #PC-0011176
Years in practice
7 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
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

34011 westcoats road
Unit 1-B
LEWES, DE 19958
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 38.7622098°, -75.1519763°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $165 - 200/session

Info

Email Melissa
34011 westcoats road
Unit 1-B
LEWES, DE 19958

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