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Melanie Pfennig

Pre-Licensed Professional
Kerrie Collazo/ Positive Pathway Therapy
Accepting clients Last Updated 0 days ago

Provider Types

This is a group practice with multiple providers, including:

  • Clinical Social Work/Therapists

Melanie is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of New York and holds a Master’s in Social Work degree from Stony Brook University. In her practice, she specializes in treating children, teenagers, and adults experiencing chronic illness and pain (ex: autoimmune disorders, arthritis, and GI disorders), depression, anxiety, disordered eating, weight loss difficulty, athletic performance/sports issues, perfectionism, relationship & peer issues, trauma, life transitions, and more.

Melanie uses an integrative, person-centered treatment approach and focuses on using an array of therapeutic techniques rooted in nervous system regulation. Ultimately when clients feel hopeless in understanding what is happening to them, Melanie believes in providing a safe space & addressing their root causes of distress so people can begin to move forward.

Melanie also enjoys learning from her clients, and views therapy as a mutual relationship. Ultimately, she believes in utilizing her client’s unique strengths to help them achieve a better quality of life, fulfillment, and mind-body health.

Melanie has experience in community mental health treating diverse populations needs. She has worked with a clinical health psychologist, and holds training in therapeutic interventions for medical illness and integrative medicine for mental health. Melanie is also working toward a master’s degree in nutrition as has experience in a hospital setting. She was also a former division 1 athlete and understands the unique needs of athletes.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Athletic Performance Behavioral Issues Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Impulse Control Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sleep Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics

In-Network Insurance Plans

Melanie Pfennig is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Better Health Aetna Student Health Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross Excellus BlueCross BlueShield HealthChoice Medicare Optum Oscar Oxford United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Claim Submission:

I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

197238783

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $100

Practice Hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday --
Friday --
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Exposure Therapy Medication Management Mind-Body Mindfulness Person-Centered Play Therapy Positive Psychology Strength-Based

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Athletes

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Supervisor(s): Kerrie Collazo -LCSW
  • Supervisor License(s): NY-096505

More About Us

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Woman

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