Melanie Banks, LPC, LMHC
Welcome! Lunar Growth represents the opportunity for change and renewal, offering remote therapy with convenient evening appointments. I provide professional psychotherapy for adults and adolescents with specialization in anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Serving Masschusetts and Connecticut
Melanie Banks, LMHC LPC
My name is Melanie Banks. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Lunar Growth Counseling. I have engaged in private practice work for several years, and enjoy being able to work individually with clients to help them meet their therapeutic goals.My belief is that a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship can unlock a person's innate resilience and capacity for growth, even in the face of significant challenges. I tailor my approach to the needs of each of my clients drawing from dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I received my Master of Arts degree at the University of Connecticut in Counseling Psychology and completed additional graduate coursework in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Springfield College. I am dually licensed in the state of Massachusetts and Connecticut. I also work full time as a school counselor and per diem as a crisis clinician in the local area.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Life Transitions Grief Stress Family Conflict
Coping Skills Mindfulness Self-Esteem Codependency Trauma and PTSD
Racial Identity School Issues Relationship Issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Dialetical Behavior Therapy Mindfulness Skills-Based Therapy Person-Centered
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mass General and Brigham Health Plan
Optum
United Healthcare
Out-of-Network
Private Pay
Individuals: $175
Couples: $200
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"I meet you where you're at with curiosity, care, and empathy"