Melissa Backus, LCSW

Melissa Backus, LCSW

Psychotherapist
NY

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About Melissa Backus

Focus areas

Coping Mechanism Development
Life Transition
Self Esteem Issues
Depression
Mood Disorders
Stress Management
Divorce Counseling
Peer Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Attachment-based
Interpersonal
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Peer Relationship Struggles
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Columbia University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1376727438

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

What languages does Melissa Backus speak?

Melissa Backus speaks English.

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