geometry-shapes iconAnger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Women’s Issues
Online in Massachusetts
10 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Melissa accepts 29 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Harvard Pilgrim
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Mass General Brigham (Optum)
Medicare Massachusetts
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
Tufts Health Plan
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise 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.
$240
first session
$195
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Melissa

Melissa is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts and holds the equivalent titles in both New York and California. She has over 12 years of experience serving individuals in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, as well as in correctional settings across the country and in Canada. Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from SUNY Brockport and her Master of Social Work from SUNY Brockport and Nazareth College’s collaborative program. Melissa is a firm believer that mental health is a crucial component of our overall wellness.


Melissa approaches therapy from a person-centered and strengths-based perspective incorporating different treatment modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy, selected based on the needs and wants of her clients.


Melissa views her role as a therapist as someone who joins you on your journey. She strives to provide a welcoming, safe space for those she serves. Whether you are someone navigating uncertainty, confusion, or other concerns, you are your own guide and Melissa would be honored to walk with you on your journey until you reach your destination.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Women’s Issues, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Life Transition, Addiction, Self Esteem
ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative, Motivational Interviewing
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Education and training

Years in practice
10 years
Graduating institute
State University of New York at Brockport and Nazareth College
Graduating degree
Master of Social Work
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1740496751
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State of practiceMA
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License number122722
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
Melissa is available for Video visits.
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Melissa Yazir

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)she/her