Melanie Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Let's Connect (206) 203-4138
Men are often taught to carry pain alone and taught that asking for help is weakness. But therapy isn’t about weakness—it’s about growth, clarity, and finding your inner strength. I specialize in supporting men who are ready to break through the silence and expectations that can surround masculinity. Whether you're navigating stress, relationship struggles, anger, identity, fatherhood, trauma, or life transitions, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s really going on. The result can mean being more emotionally regulated, better management of stress, healing from trauma, and connecting more fully with loved ones.
In our work together, we’ll explore the expectations you feel about "being a man" and focus on building emotional strength, resilience, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I use a practical, evidence-based approach that is always tailored to your unique experiences.
Taking the first step can feel hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you want to stop making the same mistakes in your life, build strong relationships, and truly show up for those in your life, let's talk. If you're ready to make positive and lasting change, you can! Reach out and let's get started.
Call or Email Melanie Simpson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 203-4138
Let's Connect (206) 203-4138
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Shield
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- LifeWise
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
Melanie Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 203-4138
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LF70076931 Melanie Simpson
- Attended Pacific Lutheran University, MA
- Membership with AAMFT 266834
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melanie Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 203-4138
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Men's Issues
- Anxiety
- Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Body Image
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
- Obesity
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Melanie Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 203-4138
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Satir's Transformational Systemic Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 203-4138
Location
Additional Location
Lakewood, WA 98498
(206) 203-4138Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Melanie Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 203-4138