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I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist who works with Individual adults and adolescents, many of whom identify as LGBTQ+. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and questions of identity. I have an MSW degree from NYU, where I interned with a psychoanalytic institute. I also earned a BA in Philosophy from The New School.

Melanie MacIntosh, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over ten years of nursing experience and a strong foundation in behavioral health. She provides compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care to individuals across the lifespan.

Melanie has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is skilled in psychopharmacology, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and crisis assessment and response. She holds additional certifications in suicide prevention through the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and completed the KySS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship Program, reflecting advanced training in the assessment and treatment of pediatric and adolescent populations.

She is a recipient of the DAISY Award, the Gold Heart Nurse of Distinction, & a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, honors that reflect her commitment to clinical excellence, collaborative care, and advocacy for patients and families.

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, so I encourage you to trust your gut as you seek. I have worked with people across the lifespan dealing with life changes, mood and behavioral issues, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, and more. People move at different paces of change in therapy, and I will walk or jog with you as a compassionate, relatable, and realistic guide, working from your strengths as a platform of change. Sometimes therapy is hard and sometimes it feels great. You may laugh, cry, reconsider life choices, and more. We'll work through it all, and you will emerge feeling like a clearer version of yourself.

I'm a psychotherapist trained in creative methods to help move you toward your therapeutic goals. I am also pursuing advanced certification in EMDR therapy, an evidence based, intensive therapeutic intervention addressing nearly every clinical issue from anxiety to complex trauma. I am relationally focused, meaning my job is to attune to you and your needs.

Sometimes even a short interaction can let you know if it could be a fit. I am available for a 15 minute phone intro/consultation so you can get a better sense of our work together. Let's talk so you can decide for yourself. I look forward to hearing from you. You can send an email to set up a call.

I’m glad you’re here! It’s a brave step to reach out. It is my hope that you feel welcomed by me, no matter where you may be in your life. It may feel scary or intimidating to begin therapy. My top priority is making it a comfortable, trusting, and safe experience for you. I treat overwhelmed and overburdened mothers, women of all ages, and young adults.

In my role as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist, I support you in identifying and processing thoughts, feelings, sensations, and then learning to respond effectively - all while keeping your goals in mind.