Melissa Breese
Melissa Breese
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Melissa Breese(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island
ADHD- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Depression-Self-esteem- Anxiety - Relationship issues-

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Accepting in-person & online

In-network with some insurances

$125-$225

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Professional statement

Melissa is a mental health counselor associate at PVD Psychological Associates where she offers individual therapy to college students and adults. Her areas of expertise include ADHD, LGBTQIA affirming care, anxiety, depression, and relationships. She identifies as a skills based therapist and works best with clients who are motivated for change and are interested in continuing the work of therapy in between sessions.

She draws from her training in evidence-based practice (CBT, IFS, executive functioning strategies, and mindfulness based approaches) in her work with clients.

Message to clients

I am honored that you are considering working with me. I ultimately want to empower my clients to learn coping skills and therapy techniques so that they can become their own therapists, so to speak. I also am deeply committed to working with clients to help them live their lives more in line with their personal values and with more authenticity.

If you choose to proceed with therapy with me, we will work together to better understand what is maintaining undesired patterns in life and then figure out what specific skills will best help you make your desired changes. We will focus on goal setting and frequent check ins about the effectiveness of our work. While I do consider myself a skills based therapist, I also explore past experiences. Through exploring the influence of family and personal history, I will help you to embrace your life, set and attain goals, and become your true and authentic self.

I would love to talk more and get this amazing journey started. I look forward to working with you! 

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 1 year

PVD Psychological Associates, Mental Health Counselor Associate
RICBT, Therapist
RICBT, Prescriber Coordinator

Southern New Hampshire University , MA, 2023

Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC00186-A

Supervisor: Rebekah Page(PsyD PS02009)

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Brown University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Johnson & Wales University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • Rhode Island College Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • Rhode Island School of Design Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • Roger Williams University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
  • University of Rhode Island Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$225 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$125 - $225
  • Initial session:$275 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

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:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed