Melissa Douglas, LCSW, CT | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Melissa Douglas

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Douglas

Melissa Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through lifes challenges. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each clients needs. Melissa draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and attachment-based practices to help clients gain insight, manage emotions, and foster meaningful change. Her work is rooted in building trust, safety, and self-awareness, and she approaches therapy with empathy, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Melissa earned her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and has worked across diverse clinical settings. She is committed to helping clients deepen their emotional resilience and build stronger connections with themselves and others. Outside of her clinical work, Melissa enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and continuing to grow professionally through ongoing training and research. She believes in the importance of balance and personal growth as a foundation for wellness. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Depression

Other popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1932626017

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Douglas?

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Is Melissa Douglas accepting new patients?

Melissa Douglas generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Melissa Douglas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Melissa Douglas accept my insurance?

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What practice does Melissa Douglas work with?

Melissa Douglas works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Douglas?

Melissa Douglas frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Douglas on their profile.