Melinda Hermanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
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21 Pray Street, Amherst, MA 01002
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Melinda understands that reaching out for help can be challenging. Her wish is to make your experience less stressful, so that your transition into therapy is positive. She uses a goal oriented and solution-focused counseling approach. Melinda assures a professional, safe, and welcoming environment. Her clients often describe her as kind, supportive, compassionate, and funny. Her supportive style shows an in-depth understanding of the human condition and mental health issues. Melinda holds a deep respect for individual differences and human dignity. She will listen to what your goals are and help you to reach them.
Melinda has been in the field for 30+ years wearing different hats. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from University of Connecticut. Melinda has specialized in treating dually diagnosed clients and trauma survivors. She also embraces diversity. Melinda has spent many years as a human rights advocate and and works closely with the LGBTQ community.
I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you. I believe that life can be extremely challenging, and many of us have difficulty adjusting to life stressors, such as surviving trauma, addiction, and loss. Helping people achieve a sense of well-being often involves empowering others to remain determined to move forward.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $149
- Couple Sessions $149
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham | Allways Health
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Tufts
- UniCare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Melinda Hermanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / LICSW125680 Melinda Hermanson
- In Practice for 30 Years
- Attended University of Connecticut, MSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (413) 613-4703
Melinda Hermanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Melinda Hermanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Melinda Hermanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Location
Additional Location
Handel Behavioral Health
51 Capital Drive
West Springfield, MA 01089
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Melinda Hermanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW