Melissa Shaw, LICSW

Melissa Shaw, LICSW

Psychotherapist
DC
After learning about what brought you to therapy, we may begin by looking at how your thoughts affect emotions and behaviors. One goal may be to learn to recognize and avoid thinking errors and, as a result, begin to shift recurring negative thoughts. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which may be a useful tool if upsetting events and trauma arise. Through direct communication and a big dose of humor, we will work together to explore realistic tools for you. I am dedicated to honoring the multifaceted aspects of clients' identities and consciously work to stay attuned to the importance of topics and issues around culture, race, racism, and oppression. I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and earned my Bachelor's degree from the College of Wooster.

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About Melissa Shaw

Focus areas

Anxiety
Family Issues
Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Shaw

After learning about what brought you to therapy, we may begin by looking at how your thoughts affect emotions and behaviors. One goal may be to learn to recognize and avoid thinking errors and, as a result, begin to shift recurring negative thoughts. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which may be a useful tool if upsetting events and trauma arise. Through direct communication and a big dose of humor, we will work together to explore realistic tools for you. I am dedicated to honoring the multifaceted aspects of clients' identities and consciously work to stay attuned to the importance of topics and issues around culture, race, racism, and oppression. I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and earned my Bachelor's degree from the College of Wooster.

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I see patients through UpLift. When you create your profile, you will input your insurance information and the team will reach out with your copay amount. If you do not have insurance, I also take cash pay clients. The UpLift team will work directly with you to inform you of payments due. The prices for visits are dependent on your co-pay amount through your insurance. If you are a cash-pay client, our price ranges from $75 to $145 per visit

Popular visit reasons

Anger Management
Anxiety
Family Issues
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Psychological Trauma
Psychotherapy
Therapy
Anger Management
Anxiety
Family Issues
LGBTQ+ Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Maryland, Baltimore, Master's in Social Work
  • College of Wooster: Admissions (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1376972596

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