Melanie Banks (Lunar Growth Counseling)
Accepting New Clients! Life can get overwhelming, and sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin looking for help. Maybe you find yourself stressed, anxious, and burnt out, or you are feeling lonely, uncertain, and worried about your future. At Lunar Growth Counseling, we offer a safe space for you to share your story and begin to heal. In sessions, I strive to meet you where you're at with curiosity, empathy, and care. Together we will work towards exploring healthy and effective ways to cope with life's hardships.
Clients I work with are navigating a diverse set of challenges including anxiety and stress, relationship issues, family concerns, low self-esteem, trauma-related symptoms, and depression. My approach integrates evidence-based practices of DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution focused therapy.
Please feel free to contact me or visit my website to arrange a free consultation call. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking clarity, I am here to support and empower you in your healing and growth!
Specialties
Anxiety Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Executive Functions Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Melanie Banks (Lunar Growth Counseling) is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Mass General Brigham Health Plan OptumPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1245813500Rates
| First session | $200 |
| Ongoing sessions | $175 |
Practice Hours
| Monday | 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Friday | -- |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Mindfulness Multicultural Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Supportive Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
First-Gen Immigrants LGBQ+ People of Color UndocumentedMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 6
- License(s): CT-7713, MA-LMHC10000498
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): Black or African American
- Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman