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Melissa Levine, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 5 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Melissa is a great counselor. She listens and helps me think. She is encouraging and respects me. She has really helped me with this tough time in my life. I have really benefited from our conversations we have had and the activities she gives me.

Reviewed June 2020

I feel lighter and more confident after each session with Melissa. She has been a great support in my life by helping reduce my overall anxiety and find some purpose and stability. Additionally, she provides great homework that gives me amazing insight!

Reviewed June 2020

More about Melissa

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening to you, my potential client! I am enthusiastic and grateful you chose to reach out for help through the BetterHelp online platform. Your motivation and bravery shows strength in reaching out for help today. I want to promote and encourage a safe space for you through this platform, in which we can accomplish some amazing things together and work towards your greatest goals.

My name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of FL. I am also trained and certified in Suicide Prevention. I absolutely love what I do in the counseling field and I cannot wait to begin this therapeutic journey with you!

I obtained my BA from the University of Miami where I majored in Psychology. I then went on to obtain my Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. I began my career working at Kids in Distress, where I saw children, teens, young adults, families and couples struggling with anxiety, family dynamics, behavioral issues, relationship issues, trauma, intimacy, and depression. After working in the outpatient settings, I began to work within inpatient settings at two different hospitals. In the hospital setting, I currently see patients struggling with a wide range of many different disorders and of varying ages and backgrounds: substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, psychosis, and many other stressors and life changes. I also work with families and work on family dynamics/conflicts with individuals that I see.

During our therapeutic processing together, you will be the driver in the front seat, guiding where you would like to go and how you would like to get there. I believe in a person-centered approach. I will be a “backseat driver”, assisting you in getting wherever you would like to go at the pace you would like to get there. During our therapeutic journey together, I would like to encourage a zone of openness, honesty, and a zone free of judgment and biases. I also align myself with solution focused brief therapy, where we can immediately begin to set and process some realistic short term and long term goals to optimize your overall and optimal well-being and happiness. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I may also challenge your negative thinking with some positivity and thoughts filled with hopefulness.

Please feel free to message me with any questions you may have!

I am motivated and ready to get started...are YOU?

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Eating disorders Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Licenses

Melissa Levine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194128744.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH14393 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Melissa Levine

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

5 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Helpful Anxiety Confident Empathetic Encouraging Helped Helping Listens

Melissa is a great counselor. She listens and helps me think. She is encouraging and respects me. She has really helped me with this tough time in my life. I have really benefited from our conversations we have had and the activities she gives me.

Reviewed June 2020

I feel lighter and more confident after each session with Melissa. She has been a great support in my life by helping reduce my overall anxiety and find some purpose and stability. Additionally, she provides great homework that gives me amazing insight!

Reviewed June 2020

Mellisa is great! She always is very understanding and takes time to understand all of my feelings when we discuss. She also always has helpful solutions and checks in to see how I'm doing. I would absolutely recommend her!

Reviewed April 2020

She has been very non-judgmental and empathetic. She has been so helpful in the short time I have been with her.

Reviewed April 2020

Melissa is amazing! I have enjoyed our time together very much! She has given me great feedback, great goals to work towards and ways to work towards them, and she is quick to respond. We correspond daily and I am so thankful for her!

Reviewed April 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Levine offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Levine works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Melissa Levine speak?

Melissa Levine speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Levine have?

Melissa Levine has 8 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Levine licensed to practice?

Melissa Levine is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Melissa Levine accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Levine does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Melissa Levine?

Melissa Levine can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Melissa Levine?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.