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Explore therapy options in Port Jefferson with warm, affirming providers across key neighborhoods. Headway's 9,022 licensed providers offer talk therapy and medication management support, with free intake calls available and average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance coordination.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about walking alongside individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or impacted by past experiences. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported, I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions, and I believe healing looks different for everyone. I value connection, collaboration, and honoring each client's unique story, strengths, and personal values.
Melanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes that there is a unique approach for each person tailored to accomplishing goals and experiencing personal growth. Through the use of CBT techniques, Melanie can help you work towards changing negative and destructive thought patterns and replacing them with positive and productive ones. She has helped children and adults along a path where change is possible.
Melanie invites you to work together to achieve the best possible you!
I’m a licensed bilingual mental health counselor who works with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, identity development, family stress, and life transitions. My background includes both school counseling and mental health counseling, I’ve had the privilege of supporting young people, first-generation students, and individuals from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
In my practice, I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, or dementia who are ready for change but may feel uncertain about where to start. Together, we will identify your unique needs, set meaningful goals, and create a personalized plan that supports healing, growth, and long-term well-being. My goal is to help you not just manage symptoms but rediscover balance, resilience, and hope.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of New York, Colorado, and New Jersey, I've had the opportunity to work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families in various settings. While providing behavioral health supports, I've had the ability to partner through the process of healing wounds that serve as an impediment to wellness.
Within my practice, I utilize Brainspotting, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma focused, play therapy, and solution focused therapy to aid in reaching a state of homeostasis.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Port Jefferson, NY
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 82%Relationship issues
- 75%Family issues
- 92%Aetna
- 81%Cigna
- 80%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
- 70%Oxford
- 70%United Healthcare
- 96%English
- 7%Spanish
- 2%French
- 1%Bengali
- 1%Hindi
- 94%In-person or online
- 6%In-person only
- 82%Woman
- 18%Man
- 40%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 25%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 17%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
- 21%Family therapy
- 14%Couples therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Port Jefferson
Searching for therapists in Port Jefferson starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want support with. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, trauma, or work stress. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy styles, and populations they work with. A bio can help you see whether a therapist’s approach fits your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or support for couples and families.
In a smaller Long Island community like Port Jefferson, local in-person openings may be more limited than in larger cities. Virtual therapy can expand your options while keeping your search focused on therapists licensed in New York. Consider practical details like appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can also help you understand communication style, session structure, and what a first appointment may cover.
Therapy in Port Jefferson can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket estimate before you book. Headway helps you search for therapists in Port Jefferson and across Long Island who match your preferences, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and may have availability for new patients, so you can review bios, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
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