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Dr. Melissa Duplantis, PsyD

Dr. Melissa Duplantis, PsyD

Psychologist
1616 N Damen Ave, Ste 301, Chicago, IL
Dr. Melissa DuPlantis, PsyD, is a psychologist at LifeStance Health who provides warm, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across Illinois. She helps patients address emotional, behavioral, relationship, and life-transition challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, gender identity exploration, women’s mental health concerns, family dynamics, and relationship issues. She also provides couples and family therapy. Dr. DuPlantis is especially passionate about mindful self-compassion and helping individuals respond to themselves with greater understanding and acceptance. Through a collaborative, affirming therapeutic relationship, she helps patients strengthen coping skills, develop self-awareness, regulate emotions, reduce emotional suffering, improve relationships, and build confidence during personal growth and change. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions to address unhelpful thought patterns and create practical strategies for everyday life. She strives to create a welcoming environment in which patients feel respected, heard, and empowered. With curiosity and compassion, she supports adolescents experiencing school-related stress, adults navigating difficult transitions, and older adults adapting to later-life changes, while honoring each person’s unique story. Dr. DuPlantis completed her education at Centenary College of Louisiana, Sam Houston State University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Her diverse training supports individualized care across the lifespan. Outside of work, she enjoys learning French and Spanish, practicing mindfulness, and exploring poetry, art, and music.
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About Dr. Melissa Duplantis

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Gender Affirming Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Life Transition
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Melissa Duplantis

Dr. Melissa DuPlantis, PsyD, is a psychologist at LifeStance Health who provides warm, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across Illinois. She helps patients address emotional, behavioral, relationship, and life-transition challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, gender identity exploration, women’s mental health concerns, family dynamics, and relationship issues. She also provides couples and family therapy. Dr. DuPlantis is especially passionate about mindful self-compassion and helping individuals respond to themselves with greater understanding and acceptance. Through a collaborative, affirming therapeutic relationship, she helps patients strengthen coping skills, develop self-awareness, regulate emotions, reduce emotional suffering, improve relationships, and build confidence during personal growth and change. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions to address unhelpful thought patterns and create practical strategies for everyday life. She strives to create a welcoming environment in which patients feel respected, heard, and empowered. With curiosity and compassion, she supports adolescents experiencing school-related stress, adults navigating difficult transitions, and older adults adapting to later-life changes, while honoring each person’s unique story. Dr. DuPlantis completed her education at Centenary College of Louisiana, Sam Houston State University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Her diverse training supports individualized care across the lifespan. Outside of work, she enjoys learning French and Spanish, practicing mindfulness, and exploring poetry, art, and music.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

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Lifestance - Illinois 2
1616 N Damen Ave, Ste 301, Chicago, IL 60647
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • The Chicago School, PsyD
  • Sam Houston State University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1306153002

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Dr. Melissa Duplantis has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Duplantis's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melissa Duplantis?

Dr. Melissa Duplantis frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Melissa Duplantis on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Melissa Duplantis speak?

Dr. Melissa Duplantis speaks English.

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