Practicing Since: 2015 Melanie uses a person-centered approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques as well as methods drawn
Accepts 5 Insurance Carriers:
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins EHP
- Johns Hopkins USFHP
- United Healthcare
Meet Melanie Sipes, LCPC
Practicing Since: 2015
Melanie uses a person-centered approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques as well as methods drawn from decision making skills, communication skills and stress management. Melanie practices from a supportive, solution-focused approach to allow for the client to meet his/her goals and specific needs.
Melanie’s prior experience includes intensive outpatient treatment/psychotherapy with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, personality disorder, PTSD, anger management, self-esteem issues, major life changes, grief and loss, and substance use/abuse. Melanie enjoys working with clients using a compassionate and collaborative approach; the client is part of their own treatment team. Melanie tries to meet the client where they’re at by utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions that are appropriately tailored to each client. Melanie sees therapy as a collaborative approach, contributing her professional input foundationally to help clients achieve their goals.
Melanie is licensed in the state of Maryland (#LC9364) and the state of Virginia (#0701012573).
Client Thrive Program
Credentials Earned:
Engagement Badge
Awarded: 08/01/2022
Connection Badge
Awarded: 8/19/2022
Collaboration Badge
Awarded: 10/26/2022
Issues Served
- Abortion
- Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence)
- ADD and ADHD
- Adoption and Foster Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain
- Court Mandated Therapy
- Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Dissociative and Psychotic Disorders (DID, Schizophrenia)
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Educational and Learning Disabilities
- Fertility, Reproductive, and Perinatal specific Issues (Fertility, Miscarriages, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum)
- Gender Identity Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Impulse Control and Anger Management
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships
- Life Coaching
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other)
- Recently hospitalized clients or those coming from In-patient mental health treatment
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Disorders (Sex Therapy and Addictions)
- Sleep Disorders
- Substance Use and Dependence
- Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors
- Trauma and PTSD
Insurance
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins EHP
- Johns Hopkins USFHP
- United Healthcare
Office Locations
- Bel Air, MD
- Bel Air, MD - Gateway Office (Suite 11-12C)
- Maryland
More Information
Age Groups: Adolescents 12-17, Adults 18+, Geriatric Adults 65+
Demographics: Family Therapy, Female, LGBTQ+, Male, Military/Veterans
Languages: English
Treatment Orientation: Adlerian Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
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