Melanie Ward, LCSW, UT | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

About Melanie Ward

Focus areas

Anxiety

Psychotherapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Therapy

Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanie Ward

Melanie Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah Hospital and has worked as a therapist for over 10 years. A major emphasis of her work has been providing individuals with psychoeducation and practical coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and ADHD. She is also skilled in addressing issues related to grief and loss, career or educational stress, managing difficult relationships, parent/child conflict, and trauma. Melanie uses humor, insight, and empathy to help foster a strong client-to-therapist relationship. She is a firm believer that change is possible and helps individuals break problems down into small, attainable steps to increase consistency in creating long-lasting change. Her therapeutic practices include CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

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After scheduling your appointment through Zocdoc, you will receive a follow-up email from Tava with instructions to complete the necessary registration in our patient portal, including insurance and payment details. Placing a credit card on file is required to process insurance billing and any applicable deductible-related charges. Please complete your registration within 24 hours to ensure a smooth check-in and avoid delays in accessing care. If registration is not completed in time, we may not be able to verify your insurance coverage, which could result in unexpected out-of-pocket costs for your visit. Per our office policies, a fee may be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Panic Attack

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Panic Attack

Education and background

Practice names

Tava Health

Education and training

The University of Utah, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1740557529

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.87

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Melanie Ward work with?

Melanie Ward works with Tava Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melanie Ward?

Melanie Ward frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melanie Ward on their profile.