Melissa A Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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7750 Clayton Road, Suite 304, Saint Louis, MO 63117
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**CURRENTLY HAVE WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS** Melissa has been practicing clinical social work/psychotherapy with adolescents and adults for over 15 years, specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-injury and grief/loss. She has an eclectic approach, drawing from psychodynamic, interpersonal and skills-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Her approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative and integrative. She has a profound respect for the complexity of people's lives and experiences.
Melissa has worked in numerous mental health settings. She has completed a postgraduate fellowship in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at Harvard Medical School and a two-year, postgraduate fellowship in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. She also has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Melissa A Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 115640 Melissa A PetersonLicense state differs from primary location state.
- Certificate from NASW
- Certificate from Missouri committee for social workers LCSW 2016021511 / 2017
- Attended Washington University in St. Louis, Graduated 2005
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Melissa A Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (314) 696-6232
Melissa A Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (314) 696-6232
Melissa A Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
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Neighborhoods
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Melissa A Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2024