Melissa Lukse, PhD

Behavioral health therapy Melissa Lukse, PhD
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Sleep or Insomnia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Binge Eating Disorder, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors,
In network with Aetna, Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Introduction

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, panic, OCD, insomnia, body-focused repetitive behaviors, binge eating, and PTSD. I received my doctoral degree from Illinois Institute of Technology in 2021 and completed my post-doctoral fellowship with a focus on health psychology and eating disorders at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in 2022. I primarily practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and generally works with adults (ages 18+). Specific treatments I provide include: -CBT for insomnia (CBT-I), -Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety and OCD, -Enhanced CBT for eating disorders (CBT-E), -Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) treatment for BFRBs, and -Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My graduate training included a specialization track in rehabilitation psychology, which has prepared me for supporting individuals and family caregivers adapting to living with chronic illness and/or disabilities. I also have experience running New Maudsley Skills Training groups for families of individuals with eating disorders and am available to provide support to parents, adult siblings, and other adult family members who have a loved one with an eating disorder.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Melissa Lukse, PhD accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Pay out-of-pocket

Melissa Lukse, PhD has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology - Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor's Degree, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology - Princeton University

FAQ

Is Melissa Lukse, PhD accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Lukse, PhD is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Melissa Lukse, PhD offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Lukse, PhD does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Melissa Lukse, PhD specialize in? Melissa Lukse, PhD specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD, and Sleep or Insomnia.
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