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Melissa Matherson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MCAP (she, her)
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8570 Granite Court, Suite 101, Fort Myers, FL 33908
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Melissa Matherson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a master's level Certified Addiction Professional in Florida. She was originally licensed in California and has been working in the mental health and substance abuse fields since 2000. She has worked with a variety of age groups in a variety of settings; her specialty is working with adults with co-occurring disorders. She has a master's degree from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Her approach in her practice of psychotherapy is eclectic and tailored to meet the individual needs of the client.
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Some of the models she incorporates in therapy include- Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive, Dialectical Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Existential, Humanistic, Family systems, Addiction models as well as many others. She is a firm believer in holistic healing practices and creating balance as key elements to sustaining a good quality of life.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- New Directions | Lucet
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- Sana Benefits
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
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Melissa Matherson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MCAP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MT2697 Melissa Matherson
- Attended Pepperdine University, MA, Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
8570 Granite Court
Suite 101
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 946-9157Email me
Additional Location
LifeStance Health
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 946-9157Nearby Areas
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Melissa Matherson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MCAP