Melissa Baker

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Last Updated 30 days ago

Counseling is a journey to improve your overall health and well being. Counseling addresses the challenges that you may be facing in your daily life. I look forward to helping you along this journey as we work together. I want to support you and empower you to be your best self.
I am a strength based and trauma informed counselor. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have extensive experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma. I also focus on an individuals personal strength and assist them in working towards a healthy life.
In addition to counseling individuals that have experienced trauma I have experience working with grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Specialties

Anxiety College adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Grief and Loss Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Melissa Baker is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna and Evernorth EmblemHealth Empire BlueCross Fidelis Care GHI Humana Independent Health Multiplan MVP Health Care Optum PHCS TRICARE UMR UnitedHealthcare ValueOptions

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

1104130731

Rates

First session	$60
Ongoing sessions	$60

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

62 West 9th Street
Oswego, NY 13126

(315) 532-3059

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Practice Hours

Monday	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday	10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday	--
Sunday	--

Treatment Approaches

Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Narrative Person-Centered Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Young Children (2-5) Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

In-person sessions available

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 9
License(s): NY-005041

More About Me

Languages Spoken: English