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Melissa Futreal

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in VA Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Melissa!

I began helping others in 1990 as a Peer Counselor (Drug Exemption NCO) while on active duty in the Marine Corps. After earning degrees in Psychology and Social Work at UNCW/ECU, I obtained licensure to practice independently with the Virginia Board of Health Professionals in 2004. I am originally from the Hampton Roads area but have worked internationally with people from many different backgrounds. I have continued to support the military, as well as the community at large, for over 3 decades with evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD). I have training and experience treating PTSD with effective modalities such as CPT, PET, and EMDR. I am formally trained to work with all ages, including non-direct play therapy for young children. Whether through individual, couple, or family therapy, I love bringing others to the best version of themselves. I use a holistic lens to offer practical techniques such as yoga, acupressure, and breathing techniques to alleviate symptoms. I have a depth of experience in successfully treating most issues people experience with compassion and positivity for the future.

About Melissa

Specialities

Addiction
Adolescents/Teens
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Borderline Personality
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Panic Attacks
Oppositional Defiance
Relationship Issues
Dual Diagnosis
Spirituality
Sleep or Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Methods

Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Family Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based
Jungian
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Practice

License

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Cigna, Optum, and Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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