What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Extremely personable and validates your experience, which makes it very easy to open up. Excited to continue to work with Melissa!”
Initials hiddenLess than 3 months agoVideo visit
“My work with Melissa has been life changing. She is so intelligent, warm, skillful. I went into therapy knowing I needed help figuring some things out but never imagined that it would be the transformative experience it would be. Together, we’ve changed my “operating system” - that’s my terminology; she would call it healing.
Melissa’s set the bar for what I consider excellent, effective therapy. Having intimate knowledge of my friends’ therapy experiences with other therapists, I consider myself so lucky and thank my own intuition for choosing her and sticking with her.
I wholeheartedly recommend Melissa to anyone who is looking for warm, wise support in coming into their own or making changes in their life. ”
JAMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Melissa Bowman
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Domestic Violence
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety
Emotional Abuse
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Eclectic
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Somatic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Melissa Bowman
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a number of challenges including PTSD and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, emotional abuse, and overcoming perfectionism and shame. I bring a collaborative and relational approach to my work, using warmth, humor, and non-judgmental curiosity to provide a safe working environment.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I have experience and training in a number of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Somatic and Parts Work. Together, clients and I identify which treatment best fits their needs and collaborate to enhance existing strengths and enact lasting change.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I currently offer virtual psychotherapy to individuals who are 13-65 years old. I accept out-of-network insurances and provide a sliding-scale when needed.
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In-network insurances
Dr. Melissa Bowman has 150+ in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $185 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, PhD in Social Work
NPI number
1508155045
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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Melissa was wonderful! Kind, insightful, thoughtful & a great listener. Very happy that we connected
May 7, 2020Initials hidden
Extremely personable and validates your experience, which makes it very easy to open up. Excited to continue to work with Melissa!
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
My work with Melissa has been life changing. She is so intelligent, warm, skillful. I went into therapy knowing I needed help figuring some things out but never imagined that it would be the transformative experience it would be. Together, we’ve changed my “operating system” - that’s my terminology; she would call it healing.
Melissa’s set the bar for what I consider excellent, effective therapy. Having intimate knowledge of my friends’ therapy experiences with other therapists, I consider myself so lucky and thank my own intuition for choosing her and sticking with her.
I wholeheartedly recommend Melissa to anyone who is looking for warm, wise support in coming into their own or making changes in their life.
More than 1 year agoJA
Melissa is patient, warm, incredibly insightful and I felt comfortable right away. She met me where I was and gently pushed me to look crucial aspects of my life that I wouldn't have had the courage to examine had we not worked together. I see a lot of progress and am grateful that she was recommended to me years ago - and that I was ready to take the leap.
More than 1 year agoBD
I've been seeing Melissa for the last 6 months and she has helped me with navigating my mental health more than any other therapist I've seen. She gives me tools and tricks to manage my anxiety and I never feel embarrassed or talked down to during any of our sessions. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to start therapy, as she has helped facilitate so many breakthroughs for me. I was able to meet with her fairly quickly after having a consultation phone call and have never spent more than ten minutes in the waiting room! I couldn't recommend her enough!
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Bowman?
Generally, Dr. Melissa Bowman has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Bowman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Melissa Bowman accepting new patients?
Dr. Melissa Bowman generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Bowman's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Melissa Bowman accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Bowman online?
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What practice does Dr. Melissa Bowman work with?
Dr. Melissa Bowman works with Melissa Bowman, PhD, LCSW.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melissa Bowman?
Dr. Melissa Bowman frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Melissa Bowman on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Melissa Bowman speak?
Dr. Melissa Bowman speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Melissa Bowman in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Dr. Melissa Bowman. 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.