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Melissa Ellis

MSW Fresh Air Counseling
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Military/Veteran's Issues, PTSD,
In network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Ambetter, CareSource,

Introduction

Melissa is a Licensed Master Social Worker who provides individual therapy primarily to children and adolescents, as well as adult veterans and active-duty service members. She earned her BA in Psychology and Educational Studies from Belmont Abbey College and her Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. Melissa is especially passionate about helping children and teens build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, identity development, peer relationships, school stress, and life transitions. She creates a supportive and collaborative space where young clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to grow. She also works with adult veterans and active-duty military members experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related concerns (including PTSD), substance use and recovery needs, and military transition challenges. Melissa understands the unique stressors of military service and reintegration and provides trauma-informed care tailored to each client’s developmental stage and life experience. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, she helps clients build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Melissa provides individual counseling for children and adolescents (ages 8–18), with openness to adult veterans and active-duty military members

GENDER Female

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • MSW #012912 (GA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Recovery

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Melissa Ellis accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Ambetter
  • CareSource
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake Session- new client, 53- minutes $150
  • Established client, 53-minutes $135
  • Established client, 45-minute $100

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Social Work - University of Georgia
  • Bachelor's Degree, Counseling Psychology - Belmont Abbey College

Certifications

  • Addiction/Substance Abuse
  • CBT

FAQ

Is Melissa Ellis accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Ellis is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Melissa Ellis also offers a free consultation.
Does Melissa Ellis offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Ellis does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Melissa Ellis specialize in? Melissa Ellis specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Military/Veteran's Issues, PTSD, School Issues, Stress, Substance Use, and Trauma.
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