geometry-shapes iconStress, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Life Transition, ADHD, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Depression, Trauma / PTSD
armchair iconIndividual Counseling
In Person & Online
6 years in practice
Client ages: 14-64
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In-network Insurance & Self pay
Melissa is in-network with 23 insurers
Aetna
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth EAP
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Compsych
First Health Network
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare GA
Multi Plan PHCS
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$160
first session
$135
subsequent sessions
About Provider
About Melissa

Melissa Bradford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 6 years of experience. She specializes in working with children & adolescents (4-18 years old) and adults who present with concerns such as inattention, depression, anxiety, behavior problems, parenting challenges, interpersonal relationships, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and anger management. Melissa has a previous history of working as a therapist providing services as an APEX school-based therapist.


Melissa received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Mercer University. Melissa utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are targeted to client needs including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), playful activities, client-centered approaches, mindfulness-based methods, family therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).


Melissa’s approach to therapy is rooted in authenticity and her goal is to assist each client to ensure that they can achieve success in their mental health recovery. She believes with support, perseverance, and a positive mindset, change is possible — which creates the ability to overcome life’s challenges.

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Melissa Bradford

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)