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Melissa Bennett-Heinz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
Last Updated 30+ days ago

**Some Insurance Accepted in NC through Headway**
I practice via telehealth in NY, NC, WA, and TX. I specialize in working with adult men and women who are secretly miserable. You may look fine on the outside, but inside you're struggling to get your own needs met, codependency, perfectionism, and shame. Gestalt Therapy goes beyond looking at just the cognitive, linear perspectives of the person. It demands of the therapist an awareness of the body and how it manifests in the psyche. Through its focus on process rather than content, the patient gains an experiential awareness of how they do what they do and new choices emerge spontaneously. The radical focus on process in the creative therapy of Gestalt keeps the work alive and full of possibility for both the patient and my work as a therapist.

Melissa Bennett-Heinz obtained her master’s degree in clinical social work from Columbia University (Class of 2002) and is a graduate of Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy in New York City, NY. In addition to her background in Gestalt Therapy, she obtained her bachelor's and master’s degrees from the esteemed conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, in New York City where she majored in Oboe Performance. Melissa completed cognitive behavioral studies under the tutelage of Dr. William Sanderson. She is a licensed clinical social worker in NY, WA, NC, and TX and has over twenty years of specialized training and experience in PTSD, childhood abuse, mood and anxiety disorders. Melissa brings her background as a classical musician and deep spirituality together in her unique approach in Gestalt's creative and experiential therapy.


Specialties

Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anxiety Body Image Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Food Insecurity Grief and Loss Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Melissa Bennett-Heinz is in network for the following plans:

Aetna
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1467904151

Rates

First session $375
Ongoing sessions $300

Practice Hours

Monday --
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Attachment-based Compassion Focused Experiential Therapy Gestalt Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing

Modalities

Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Artists Athletes First-Gen International LGBQ+ People of Color

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 21
  • License(s): NY-093993, NC-C013559, TX-108625, WA-LW60689701

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight

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