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Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH

Behavioral Health Therapist Clear Leaf Therapy and Consulting
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Gender Identity,
In network with United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum

Introduction

Melanie is a therapist, educator, and researcher. Her clinical values & ethics are rooted in Feminist principles, sex & body positivity, & trauma-focus. As well, she’s affirming of identities & worldviews shaped by race, LGBTQ+ identity, & disability in society. Melanie has provided quality, equitable mental health services in the South for 12+ years. Melanie carries advanced training with trauma, family issues, neurodivergence, suicidality, sex & gender, & relationship issues. She is also an EMDR-trained clinician, & works with individuals, couples, youth & families, & other relational units. In her other roles, Melanie is also a Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of New Haven where she teaches a number of courses including diagnosis, research methods, human sexualities, and counseling children and adolescents. Melanie’s research interests include LGBTQ+ communities and mental health-related factors, including discrimination, fear, and community-social support. Her research is primarily situated in the Deep South investigating the negative impact of discrimination and backlash associated with non-normative sexuality and gender identity.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC-S #1975 (MS)
  • LPC-MHSP #7778 (TN)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • Feminism
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Multi-Faith
  • Atheist
  • Interfaith
  • Buddhist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Clear Leaf Therapy and Consulting
Chattanooga, TN 37411-5507
Clear Leaf Therapy and Consulting

Professional Information

Certifications

  • EMDR

FAQ

Is Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH offer telehealth appointments? Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH specialize in? Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Gender Identity, Hoarding, LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Dysfunction, Transgender Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues, Compassion Fatigue, Cultural and Systemic Oppression, Kink/Diverse Sexualities, White Privilege, and Unconscious Bias.
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