Coping Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress

10 years in practice

Ages served: 0-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Melissa accepts 34 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost VA

Medicare VA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

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.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Melissa

Melissa Moore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and board-approved Supervisor who has a wealth of information and experience with most mental health disorders. Melissa has provided treatment to individuals from as young as 3 years old, to 65 years old. She works with Residents who want to improve their delivery of clinical treatment, and expand their skill set. Melissa offers support and education, and helps Residents establish their professional identity, their career goals, and their style of clinical delivery.

Melissa completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling and Human Development at Walsh University. She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Melissa welcomes working with all Residents, regardless of race, gender, orientation, or lifestyle. She seeks to help Residents improve this field by giving back her expertise, and learning from her Residents.

"I am a trauma-informed and trained therapist who treats individuals with anxiety and depression resulting from their trauma experience."

Get to know Melissa

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I wanted to help people in a real and deep way, to assist them when struggling.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Motivated clients who know what they want, and where their issues lie.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Those with a history of trauma.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Therapy is different for everyone - it isn't a one size fits all.

What inspires you?

Seeing others make progress in their lives.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

A down to earth perspective, and an interaction that is welcoming and warm.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Building rapport.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

That I am one to laugh, and be a little sarcastic.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I dance.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am organized and structured.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Behavioral Issues, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Life Transition

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Motivational Interviewing, Any / Eclectic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)