What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Melanie is a very heartfelt and skilled therapist. She brings so much knowledge, warmth, and intention to every moment of her sessions. I strongly recommend her!”
ANMore than 1 year ago
“Melanie was absolutely wonderful--she really helped me work through my issues surrounding anxiety and shame. I especially appreciated her ability to connect body work to emotional healing, I left my session feeling lighter and more present. ”
ASMore than 1 year ago
About Melanie Berkowitz
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
QueerLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Melanie Berkowitz
Please note that I am an out-of-network provider with all insurances. I can provide you with a superbill to help you obtain reimbursement from your insurance company and am happy to walk you through the reimbursement process so that our sessions are covered by your insurance.
I see therapy as being rooted in the wisdom that we cannot grow, or face our challenges and pain alone. For this reason, I've spent years practicing EMDR, Gestalt, and AEDP—approaches to therapy that focus on transformation through relationships, the present moment, and creativity.
I primarily work with individuals and couples who struggle to know what they want or who yearn for a greater sense of ease from depression, anxiety, fatigue, or past traumas. I pay special attention to the body in sessions. I've come to trust that attending to breath, muscular holding, and movements can deepen a person's self-awareness and unlock their natural ability to heal. I am also trained in attachment-focused EMDR and psychedelic-assisted therapy to address relational and childhood trauma.
I hold a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Hunter College, City University of New York, which has provided a strong foundation for my clinical practice and commitment to compassionate care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I use somatic therapy practices, including EMDR, AEDP, ISTDP, Somatic Experiencing, and psychedelic-assisted therapies. In addition to exploring what's on your mind, we'll take notice of what's happening in the moment between us and inside your body.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Individual sessions are 50-minutes long, whether virtual or in-person. I pay special attention to the body. By attending to breath, muscular holding, and movements, we can increase your depth of awareness and unlock your natural ability to heal. Like any relationship, ours requires trust, and I am committed to building it with you through respect, compassion, curiosity, and humor. We’ll experiment with new solutions so you can take in healthy support, connect more deeply, and respond to life’s challenges with agency, authenticity and ease.
Melanie Berkowitz, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Office location
Melanie Berkowitz, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- City University of New York, Hunter College, Master's in Clinical Social Work
NPI number
1922587542
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Melanie is a very heartfelt and skilled therapist. She brings so much knowledge, warmth, and intention to every moment of her sessions. I strongly recommend her!
More than 1 year agoAN
Melanie was absolutely wonderful--she really helped me work through my issues surrounding anxiety and shame. I especially appreciated her ability to connect body work to emotional healing, I left my session feeling lighter and more present.
More than 1 year agoAS
I really recommend Melanie as a therapist. I came to her for help with relationship issues and have gotten so much out of our sessions. I had been in therapy before, but this has been the best therapy experience I've ever had. She's kind, warm and caring but I also find her to be very engaged. She's pushed me to feel things that feel deeper than my other therapy sessions. I'm so grateful for her!
More than 1 year agoKZ
Melanie is a wonderful therapist. She makes me feel very seen and heard and helps me feel closer to myself and others. She has a very grounding presence.
More than 1 year agoPW
Working with Melanie feels like having someone with you every step of the way. She has helped me understand my anxiety like never before and helped me find new ways a being that break old patterns of behavior. I'm forever grateful for her support.
More than 1 year agoWC
Melanie is incredible. We did EMDR together after having done many years of talk therapy and CBT to move past some painful traumatic experiences. This was the first therapy I'd done where I noticed a major shift in my symptoms. She is warm, kind and able to hold space for me while I was processing things I hadn't even brought up in other therapies because I hadn't felt ready to. I can't recommend her enough.
More than 1 year agoAK
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Is Melanie Berkowitz accepting new patients?
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Does Melanie Berkowitz accept my insurance?
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What practice does Melanie Berkowitz work with?
Melanie Berkowitz works with Downtown Somatic Therapy.
Where is Melanie Berkowitz's office located?
Melanie Berkowitz has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Melanie Berkowitz's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Melanie Berkowitz?
Melanie Berkowitz frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melanie Berkowitz on their profile.
What languages does Melanie Berkowitz speak?
Melanie Berkowitz speaks English.
How do patients rate Melanie Berkowitz in reviews?
6 patients have reviewed Melanie Berkowitz. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.