Melissa Pirnos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12 Endorsed
9 Fishers Lane, Suite E, Sparta, NJ 07871
Let's Connect (973) 607-2545
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of New Jersey with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in community agencies, school systems and private practice. I offer therapy services to adults, children and adolescents. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment and employ a variety of strategies depending on clients' needs, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play therapy.
I can help with anger management, grief and loss, divorce, depression, crisis, anxiety, developmental disabilities, ADHD and oppositional behaviors.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melissa Pirnos now - (973) 607-2545
Let's Connect (973) 607-2545
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
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EmblemHealth
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Magellan
- MagnaCare
- Optum
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (973) 607-2545
Melissa Pirnos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00551600 Melissa Pirnos
- Certificate from New Jersey School Counselor 2009
- Certificate from New Jersey Mental Health Screener 2014
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Child
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
12 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
Location
Primary Location
Lakeside Counseling Associates, LLC
9 Fishers Lane
Suite E
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 607-2545Email me
Additional Location
30 Moran Street, 2nd Floor
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 607-2545Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (973) 607-2545
Melissa Pirnos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS