Melanie Simms
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Accepting clients
Last Updated 17 days ago
I offer individual and couples therapy to college/graduate students and young professionals. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, LGBTQ affirming, and trauma-informed. I believe that my clients are the expert on their own lives, while I am there as a witness, a source of support, and a toolbox of techniques and strategies.
Specialties
Anxiety Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Marital and Premarital counseling Perfectionism Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault StressInsurance & Payment
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In-Network Insurance Plans
Melanie Simms is in network for the following plans:
Optum UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1285269183Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | -- |
| Wednesday | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | -- |
| Friday | -- |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Feminist Health at Every Size Positive Psychology Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid UndocumentedMeeting Options
Video sessions available
In-person sessions available
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 10
- License(s): CA-117919
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Atheist