Dr. Melanie Blount, PhD, MA | Psychologist

About Dr. Melanie Blount

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Women's Issues Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Postpartum Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Postpartum Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Melanie Blount

Dr. Blount is a licensed psychologist offering individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents as well as assistance for parents with infants struggling with attachment concerns. Her clinical interests include treatment of postpartum concerns, depression, anxiety, griefloss, and traumaPTSD. Dr. Blount integrates various therapeutic approaches based on what suits each clientâs needs best. Attachment theory guides much of her conceptual understanding, and she utilizes cognitivebehavioral, psychodynamic, and relational approaches depending on the clientâs needs. She believes that the therapeutic relationship â namely the trust, genuineness, and warmth between the therapist and client â is of most importance in having treatment be successful and is the foundation through which change can occur. Dr. Blount earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College and her Masterâs in psychology in education from Columbia University. She completed an APAaccredited predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Lynn Community Health Center in Lynn, MA. She has worked with a variety of adults, adolescents, and children within community clinics, school based health centers, and private practice.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

Education and training

William James College, Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Columbia University, Master's in Psychology
Lynn Community Health Center (Fellowship)
Lynn Community Health Center (Pre-Doctoral Internship)

NPI number

1013103589

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What practice does Dr. Melanie Blount work with?

Dr. Melanie Blount works with LifeStance Health - Massachusetts.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melanie Blount?

Dr. Melanie Blount frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Melanie Blount on their profile.