Melanie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Let's Connect (551) 261-5897
Your mind won't stop racing, or maybe it's gone completely quiet. You might be exhausted by grief, numb from trauma, or simply going through the motions, wondering why nothing feels right. Whether you're a teen or an adult, born in America of Caribbean ancestry or born in the Caribbean, I want you to know: you're not broken. You're carrying something. And in many of our families, that weight has been met with faith, silence, or the expectation to push through. I offer a different kind of space, one where you don't have to carry it alone.
I work with teens healing from post-traumatic stress and with adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief. My approach is tailored to you, not a checklist. Whether you're navigating relationship, emotional, behavioral, or vocational challenges, we'll build something together that actually fits your life: your history, your culture, your pace.
Having one of those days when everything feels like too much? You're not alone, and you never have to be. Sometimes healing begins with one safe space to finally say the things you've been afraid to tell anyone. You deserve to be heard, understood, and met exactly where you are. When you're ready, I'm here. Reach out today to schedule a consultation.
Call or Email Melanie Reid now for a free 15 minute consultation - (551) 261-5897
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Melanie Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-5897
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 088551-01 Melanie Samantha Reid
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended Silberman School Of Social Work at Hunter College, MSW, Graduated 2009
- License: Florida Health TPSW3083 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melanie Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-5897
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Teen Violence
Melanie Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-5897
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 261-5897