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Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT
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Melissa Bass

Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
260 33rd Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 224-8668
Let's Connect (319) 224-8668
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Therapy does not have to be a scary path that we take alone, but can be an extremely rewarding and eye-opening experience that I would deem as a privilege to be able to forge with you. Mental health and life can come with its challenges but when faced together challenges can be conquered with grace and understanding and it is my goal is to help you reach your full potential on your journey through life. Mental health is not about our destination but about the journey of us getting there and the beautiful roads that we take on the way.
I offer experience with working with a wide variety of different culturally diverse client's including adults, children, teenagers, families, the aging populations, LGBTQ+, military, rescue services, police officers, the criminal justice system, etc and experience with a wide variety of mental health concerns. I have an extensive background and education
Please call or email to receive our new fillable client intake packet and to schedule an assessment, either in-person or via Telehealth. Your mental health does not have to define who you are or what you have to offer to this world. Lets take your power back and asking for help can be the first courageous step that you deserve
Take the first step to help. Call or Melissa Bass now - (319) 224-8668

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Grace C Mae Advocate Center

260 33rd Avenue Southwest

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

(319) 224-8668

Grace C Mae Advocate Center

1152 Marengo Avenue

Marengo, IA 52301

I offer in-person and telehealth services for the state of Iowa and have a wide range of days and times to help fit your life and schedule
I specialize in Anxiety, Behavioral Issues and School Issues 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (319) 224-8668
Photo of Melissa Bass, LMHC, C-DBT, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Grace C Mae Advocate Center

260 33rd Avenue Southwest

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

(319) 224-8668

Grace C Mae Advocate Center

1152 Marengo Avenue

Marengo, IA 52301

I offer in-person and telehealth services for the state of Iowa and have a wide range of days and times to help fit your life and schedule
I specialize in Anxiety, Behavioral Issues and School Issues 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem | Elevance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Midlands Choice
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
  • Out of Network
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We take a wide variety of insurances/EAP programs and are always happy to help in whatever way we can with financial concerns or questions. Session rates are billed according to CPT codes and insurance may adjust or discount with co-payment or co-insurance, rates listed would be out of pocket
or call with questions - (319) 224-8668
Photo of Melissa Bass, LMHC, C-DBT, Counselor
Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT
"
We take a wide variety of insurances/EAP programs and are always happy to help in whatever way we can with financial concerns or questions. Session rates are billed according to CPT codes and insurance may adjust or discount with co-payment or co-insurance, rates listed would be out of pocket
or call with questions - (319) 224-8668
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Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 106839 Melissa Bass
  • Degree/Diploma from Upper Iowa University BA in psychology and human services
  • Attended Upper Iowa University , Master of Science- MS, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
"
I have a strong drive for learning and education with mental health, with 5 plus years currently and will continue to strive for more on behalf of my clients. Continuing education is a very important piece for all professions and is a focus of mine as well as I am currently working on my PhD journey
or call with questions - (319) 224-8668
Photo of Melissa Bass, LMHC, C-DBT, Counselor
Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT
"
I have a strong drive for learning and education with mental health, with 5 plus years currently and will continue to strive for more on behalf of my clients. Continuing education is a very important piece for all professions and is a focus of mine as well as I am currently working on my PhD journey
or call with questions - (319) 224-8668
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Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • School Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be struggling with mental health symptoms and impairments with coping skills. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
or call with questions - (319) 224-8668
Photo of Melissa Bass, LMHC, C-DBT, Counselor
Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with mental health symptoms and impairments with coping skills. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
or call with questions - (319) 224-8668
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Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Our practice has Spanish speaking translators

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Our practice has Spanish speaking translators

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Reality Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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I use a very well-rounded/humanistic approach that is fully client based and we will explore what interventions, techniques, or strategies are best for you and your experiences. We will explore the balance/flexibility with approaches to best fit your lifestyle and symptoms. I have experience and insight into many treatment modalities on top of the fifteen that I can choose here.
or call with questions - (319) 224-8668
Photo of Melissa Bass, LMHC, C-DBT, Counselor
Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT
"
I use a very well-rounded/humanistic approach that is fully client based and we will explore what interventions, techniques, or strategies are best for you and your experiences. We will explore the balance/flexibility with approaches to best fit your lifestyle and symptoms. I have experience and insight into many treatment modalities on top of the fifteen that I can choose here.
or call with questions - (319) 224-8668
Photo of Melissa Bass, LMHC, C-DBT, Counselor
Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT

Location

Primary Location

Grace C Mae Advocate Center

260 33rd Avenue Southwest

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

(319) 224-8668

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Grace C Mae Advocate Center

1152 Marengo Avenue

Marengo, IA 52301

(319) 224-8668

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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I offer in-person and telehealth services for the state of Iowa and have a wide range of days and times to help fit your life and schedule
Take the first step to help. Call now - (319) 224-8668
Photo of Melissa Bass, LMHC, C-DBT, Counselor
Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT
"
I offer in-person and telehealth services for the state of Iowa and have a wide range of days and times to help fit your life and schedule
Take the first step to help. Call now - (319) 224-8668
Photo of Melissa Bass, LMHC, C-DBT, Counselor
Melissa Bass
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT