About Melissa Bakas
Focus areas
Anxiety
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Worry
Depression
Stress
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Melissa Bakas
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in FL, GA, TN, TX, UT, WA, and IN specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, stress, depression, grief/loss, conflict and life transitions. I provide individual and couples therapy sessions online. I take a holistic approach to therapy using traditional psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In 2001 I completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Florida State University. I received my license in 2004.
I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, hospice programs, schools, and as an independent contractor providing tele-mental health counseling services to individuals and couples who are experiencing varying levels of challenges due to chronic medical conditions, life situations, and/or mental health concerns.
I enjoy helping individuals and couples work through the challenges of today's world as we take the journey together to get you to where you want to be in your life.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I take a holistic approach to therapy using traditional psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, hospice programs, schools, and as an independent contractor providing tele-mental health counseling services to individuals and couples who are experiencing varying levels of challenges due to chronic medical conditions, life situations, and/or mental health concerns.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in FL, GA, TN, TX, UT, WA, and IN specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, stress, depression, grief/loss, conflict and life transitions. I provide individual and couples therapy sessions online. I take a holistic approach to therapy using traditional psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In 2001 I completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Florida State University. I received my license in 2004.
I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, hospice programs, schools, and as an independent contractor providing tele-mental health counseling services to individuals and couples who are experiencing varying levels of challenges due to chronic medical conditions, life situations, and/or mental health concerns.
I enjoy helping individuals and couples work through the challenges of today's world as we take the journey together to get you to where you want to be in your life.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $130 for 60 minutes
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Florida State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1558832964
How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Bakas?
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Is Melissa Bakas accepting new patients?
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What practice does Melissa Bakas work with?
Melissa Bakas works with Melissa Bakas, LCSW.
What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Bakas?
Melissa Bakas frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Bakas on their profile.
What languages does Melissa Bakas speak?
Melissa Bakas speaks English.