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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C Master of Social Work, MSW Clinical Social Worker Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsWelcoming new clients in MA, MD, and NH! If you're seeking a compassionate, warm therapist to support your growth process, please reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation!
Melanie utilizes a relational, psychodynamic, trans-affirming feminist and compassion-based approach to therapy. She has experience with various mindfulness modalities and is currently enrolled in a certificate in Narrative Therapy program. Melanie provides evaluations and referral letters for gender affirming medical treatments/surgeries. Working with clients, she uses an individualized approach to enable you reach your personal goals. She has experience working in mental health and community services in Massachusetts and South Florida since 1995.
Melanie works to create a trusting, safe, therapeutic environment. Starting or re-starting therapy can be challenging. Melanie strives to build a space where you can talk about your fears, hopes and dreams and will walk with you as you work to create the future you desire!
Therapy sessions with Melanie are all online. You are invited to reach out to see if working together will be a good fit for your treatment goals!
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Gender identity & transgender health - Exploring gender identity, including trans, non-binary, and gender variant identities; support throughout the process of transition
Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink - Exploring one’s values in and beliefs about relationships; practicing boundary-setting, conflict resolution, and romantic or sexual relationship bonding with partners
Melanie Cohn-Hopwood is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Intake/Assessment: $185 for a 60 minute evaluation
50-minute therapy session: $165 for a 50 minute session
Gender Affirming Surgery Letters: Intake/Assessment and 1 or more (if needed) follow-up/evaluative sessions; I am able to provide first or second letters.
Years of Experience: 20 years
LifeCycles Therapy, Private Practice (Therapist), 2013 - Present
Massachusetts General Hospital, Clinical Social Worker; HIV/AIDS (Infectious Disease Associates) and Transgender Health (Trans Health Program), 2013 - 2021
Fenway Health , Behavioral Health Therapist, 2009 - 2013
Boston Living Center, Bridges for Life Program Coordinator, 2005 - 2009
Community Counseling of Bristol County, Adult Outpatient Clinician, 2003 - 2005
Codman Square Health Center, Social Work Intern, 2002 - 2003
Boston University School of Social Work, MSW (Master's of Social Work), 2003
Florida International University, BSSW (Bachelor of Science in Social Work), 2001
Massachusetts: 113364
Maryland: 30345
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