Melissa Goosmann, Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor
Melissa Goosmann, Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor
Verified
Telehealth Available
Professions: Life Coach, Counselor, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinicial Professional Counselor - 180012577
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Care
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Choice
- BlueCross/BlueShield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross Complete
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Medicaid
- Medicaid (children only)
- Medicaid (some plans)
- Medicare
- Optum
- Tricare
- Tricare West
- TriWest
- Ulliance
- UMR
- United Behavioral Health
- United Health Care
- UnitedHealthcare
- United Healthcare Student Resources
Session Fees: $120-$150
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability
What's My Approach to Therapy?
My approach to healing is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I believe that each person has the inner strength and resilience needed for growth and change. In our work together, I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I use evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, while tailoring each session to meet your unique needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I walk alongside you with compassion, helping you build insight, develop coping strategies, and move toward greater balance and well-being.
Therapy Services & Specialties
- Coaching
- Consultation
- Individual Therapy & Counseling
- Telehealth
- Other
Client Age Groups I Work With
- Teens
- Adults
- Elders
Languages
- English
Groups I Work With
- I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and general life stressors. I work with teenagers, young adults, adults, seniors, and families, offering individual, family, and group therapy. My areas of focus include addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, anger management, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, coping skills, chronic impulsivity and relapse, codependency, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, impulse control disorders, life transitions, mood and personality disorders, oppositional defiance, parenting, peer and relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming behaviors, sports performance, stress, substance use, and suicidal ideation. I also have extensive experience providing trauma-informed care to adults managing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Industries & Communities Served
- BIPOC
- Education
- Entertainment Industry
- First Responder/Medical Professionals
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Law Enforcement
- Professional Sports
- Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals
- Union First
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
- Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
- Academic Concerns
- Adoption / Reunion Issues
- Agoraphobia
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Borderline
- Breakup
- Career Issues
- Depression
- Emotional Abuse
- Emotional Intelligence
- Health / Illness / Medical Issues
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Authentic Movement
- Breathwork
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Coherence Therapy / Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy
- Depth Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Focalizing
- Focusing
- Journal Therapy
- Logotherapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Neuropsychology
- Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
- Positive Psychology
- Positive Psychotherapy
- Other - Not Listed Here
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