Melanie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Portland, OR 97203
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Hello! My name is Melanie Smith and I am a licensed social worker in Oregon with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where your thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I employ Cognitive Behavioral techniques and utilize evidenced based interventions tailored to client-centered and client-designated goals. Solution-focused, I employ mindfulness techniques in my practice as a way to interrupt intrusive or racing thoughts. I value humor as a strength as we navigate this wild world.
I am a transparent and direct communicator. I will not shy away from the difficult conversations with you. If you are willing to be open and and honest with me, I believe that it's important I am offering you the same. I use humor in my work with clients when it's appropriate, as bringing levity to tough situations can be a huge stress reliever.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melanie Smith now - (971) 306-4468
Let's Connect (971) 306-4468
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Brighton Health
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- Evry Health
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Regence
- Sidecar Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Melanie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / L8486 Melanie Melissa Smith
- Attended Portland State University, Master of Social Work (MSW) , Graduated 2008
Education and Years In Practice
Melanie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (971) 306-4468
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
Expertise
- Adoption
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Melanie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (971) 306-4468
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Client Centered Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Grief Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (971) 306-4468
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Melanie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (971) 306-4468