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Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser

Licensed Clinical Social Workers M & M Counseling and Consulting
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Athlete Mental Health Coaching, Mental Health 101 for Supervisors,
In network with Medicaid, Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Avera, Sanford,

Introduction

Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser are licensed clinical social workers with Master’s degrees from the University of Iowa and have many years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Throughout their careers, both have worked with both children and adults, providing comprehensive, compassionate care across a wide range of diagnoses. Michelle and Melissa have extensive experience treating individuals with adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, co-occurring disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

GENDER Female

Highlights

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

Licenses

  • CSW-PIP #5072 (SD)
  • QMHP #5072 (SD)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

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

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Avera
  • Sanford
  • Medicare

Pay out-of-pocket

Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Yankton, SD 57078-4210
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Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - University of Iowa

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

FAQ

Is Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser offer telehealth appointments? Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser specialize in? Michelle Townsend and Melissa Kaiser specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
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