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Melissa Thompson, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in District of Columbia

Melissa Thompson

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), like Melissa Thompson, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Melissa has a Master of Social Work from University of South Florida.

Available virtually|DC
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
LGBTQIA+
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Warm
Curious

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

Welcome. If you found your way here, you may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—anxiety, relationship challenges, or a sense that, despite your insight, something isn't shifting. I specialize in EMDR therapy helping adults heal the experiences that shape how they feel, relate, and move through the world.

My focus

I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them- anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-worth, and difficult life experiences. Many are insightful and self-aware, but find that understanding their struggles hasn't been enough to create change. Together, we heal old wounds, build self-trust, and help you feel real change.

My approach

My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we'll explore the experiences that may be keeping you stuck and work toward healing in a way that feels safe and manageable. Using EMDR, I help clients move beyond insight alone to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

Expertise

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+
Body Positivity
Cancer
Educators
Gay
Lesbian
Military/Veterans
Non-Binary
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Police/Fire/First Responders
Queer
Sex Worker
Single Mother
+ 13 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work from University of South Florida.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentTuesday, Jun 16th