Melanie Kotula, LSW, PA | Psychotherapist

About Melanie Kotula

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Compassion Focused

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Emotionally Focused

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanie Kotula

The ideal client I work with is someone experiencing anxiety, depression, or navigating grief and loss. Their needs may include seeking emotional or mental support, processing their experiences, and learning techniques to manage their challenges. Together, we focus on finding solutions and developing healthy coping skills. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Delaware State University and have experience working with individuals in immediate crisis, having served as a telephone operator for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Additionally, I have been an outpatient therapist for roughly a year. I support those who are suffering by providing empathy and emotional support, collaborating with clients to create meaningful goals and lasting coping strategies. I encourage you to reach out to me, as I am committed to helping you to the best of my ability. I welcome feedback and am always eager to learn so I can better serve my clients. Many of my current clients report feeling comfortable speaking with me and opening up, and I hope to offer the same supportive environment for you.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I typically use a solutions-focused therapy with some components of cognitive behavioral therapy and a strengths-based perspective. With that being said, every person is different, and one style may work better with one over the other. In the initial sessions we will determine which style will be more beneficial for you. I aim to create a warm and welcoming environment.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

During the first few sessions, the focus will be on building rapport and establishing goals to be accomplished through therapy. From there, sessions will focus on following up on the goals that were set and using talk therapy to initiate progress in treatment.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $70 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $70 for 45 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Worry

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

MRK Therapy

Education and training

Delaware State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1215771274

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melanie Kotula?

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Is Melanie Kotula accepting new patients?

Melanie Kotula generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Melanie Kotula's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Melanie Kotula accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Melanie Kotula online?

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What practice does Melanie Kotula work with?

Melanie Kotula works with MRK Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melanie Kotula?

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