The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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1115 Broadway, 10th Floor Suite #1028, New York, NY 10010

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(332) 263-3869

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I started The Community Couch in 2022 to bring mental health parity and social justice to private therapy. I accept several insurance plans to reduce financial burden for people seeking help; offer in-person sessions at a time when teletherapy is dominant but doesn't work for all; include clients with more acute mental health concerns; see pro bono clients who are underinsured; and address the systems issues interfering with a client's wellness, such as where to find legal help or a caregiving group, or how to connect with an in-network provider who can make psychiatric medication recommendations if needed.

Since 2007, I have practiced in clinical settings including Bellevue Hospital and held clinical-administrative leadership roles in diverse public health programs in NYC. Always trauma informed, I pull from CBT & DBT while using psychodynamic work to help clients gain insight into how past experiences influence thoughts & behaviors at the core of distress.

My office in Manhattan’s Flatiron District isn't what you might expect. There's some humor and a lot of color - a creative space with a funky purple couch that provides a comfortable place to get started. On the wall you'll see psychologist Abraham Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs," a reminder that planning for progress must address our most basic needs first.

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Practice at a Glance

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The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC Melissa Flanagan

1115 Broadway

10th Floor Suite #1028

New York, NY 10010

(332) 263-3869

I offer in-person therapy (& tele) in Manhattan to accommodate clients who feel that face-to-face sessions are more effective for them.

I specialize in Mood Disorders, Psychosis and Women's Issues

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (332) 263-3869

Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC Melissa Flanagan

1115 Broadway

10th Floor Suite #1028

New York, NY 10010

(332) 263-3869

I offer in-person therapy (& tele) in Manhattan to accommodate clients who feel that face-to-face sessions are more effective for them.

I specialize in Mood Disorders, Psychosis and Women's Issues

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Cigna and Evernorth
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Medicare
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
Some pro bono/no charge slots
Tricare East Select-Certified
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

I use HIPAA-safe electronic systems for co-payments & self-pay fees. Payments by cash, check & card are logged using HIPAA-safe technology.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I use HIPAA-safe electronic systems for co-payments & self-pay fees. Payments by cash, check & card are logged using HIPAA-safe technology.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Melissa Flanagan

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 080274 Melissa Flanagan
In Practice for 17 Years
Attended New York University School of Social Work, MSW/Concentration in Evidence-Based Practices

A new book about perfectionism in medicine, "The Perfect Doctor," includes an essay I contributed about the critical importance of doctors practicing from a social justice perspective and with an understanding of their socioeconomic privilege. This is the point of view I bring to my practice.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Mood Disorders
Psychosis
Women's Issues

Expertise

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Homelessness
Supporting mental health caregivers
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Endorsement

Joseph Ege

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-NY, LCSW-IL, CASAC

Ms. Flanagan is an excellent clinician. She is thoughtful and intuitive to the needs of others. She has worked with a range of patients over the years. She has developed a keen sense how to successfully navigate patients challenges. She is the best.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Limited telephone interpreter services available

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Limited telephone interpreter services available

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Strength-Based

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC Melissa Flanagan

1115 Broadway

10th Floor Suite #1028

New York, NY 10010

(332) 263-3869

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer in-person therapy (& tele) in Manhattan to accommodate clients who feel that face-to-face sessions are more effective for them.

Call for a free consultation now - (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I offer in-person therapy (& tele) in Manhattan to accommodate clients who feel that face-to-face sessions are more effective for them.

Call for a free consultation now - (332) 263-3869

The Community Couch LCSW, PLLC - Melissa Flanagan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW