About Melissa
The goal of therapy is not to become a different person. It is to become a happier and more fulfilled version of yourself.
Therapy helps you to gain clarity around who you are and what is important to you. Gain the courage to become “that” person, the one you’ve always wanted to be, and to love yourself unconditionally.
In therapy you can dispense the secrets and hidden thoughts that you’ve held in, without fear of judgment, retaliation, or hurting others. It’s a tremendous relief to have someone with whom you can share these (often scary) thoughts and feelings.
I’m Melissa Millian Katz, a licensed clinical social worker, and as your therapist I promise to listen to you, to support you, and to accept you for who you are, in this present moment.
One of my gifts is that I’m easy to talk to, especially for those who have difficulty trusting and sharing with others. I come from a family of mental health professionals — my mother and sister are both psychologists. It seems I’ve been thinking like a therapist my whole life; it’s just second nature to me.
In fact, you can click here to read more about my sister and me teaming up to work together as therapists.
I’m married with two adult children, a golden retriever, and two cats. I’ve experienced times of sadness, loss and confusion, disappointments, struggles, medical problems, challenging relationships, parenting problems and have worked tirelessly to make my life more satisfying and peaceful. I continue working on myself and adapting to create a life that I love.
Melissa Millian Katz, LCSW
CBT & DBT Therapist in NY & CT
“Life is an adventure... experience, enjoy, and grow from it.”
It is because I have done this myself that I know you can do this, too. You can create a life that you love.
My goal is to use my own lived experience, my training as a social worker, my experience as a psychotherapist, and the research-proven strategies of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT) and solution-focused therapy to support you on your journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-love.
Schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation with me to find out more. We will discuss any questions you have and make sure therapy with me is a good fit for your needs.
*Online therapy sessions are available for residents of New York and Connecticut.
Fees
45 Minute Session: $175
Payment
Cash or Credit Card (visa & mastercard)
Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified me at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of treatment as booked.
Insurance
I can provide you with a “Superbill” that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
Do I have mental health benefits?
How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
How do I submit a Superbill?
For more information, see the FAQ page.
Education & Certifications
My background includes community mental health, working in school districts with conflicted adolescents, and psychiatric social work at the New York - Presbyterian Hospital. I’ve been a Licensed Social Worker since 2014 and love working with young adults and teens.
Training:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker:
NY State License #087980
CT State License #010656
Education:
Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society
Master of Social Work from Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University