Melissa
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (319) 224-8668
Available both in-person and online
260 33rd Avenue Southwest Suite J Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Therapy does not have to be a scary path that we take alone, but can be an extremely rewarding and eye-opening experience that I would deem as a privilege to be able to forge with you. Mental health and life can come with its challenges but when faced together challenges can be conquered with grace and understanding and it is my goal is to help you reach your full potential on your journey through life. Mental health is not about our destination but about the journey of us getting there and the beautiful roads that we take on the way. Currently 5 years in my field working on my Play Therapy license/Autplay certification.
I offer experience with working with a wide variety of different culturally diverse client's including adults, children, teenagers, families, the aging populations, LGBTQ+, military, rescue services, police officers, neurodivergence, etc and experience with a wide variety of mental health concerns. I am always continuing to learn new education.
Please call or email to receive our new fillable client intake packet and to schedule an assessment, either in-person or via Telehealth. Your mental health does not have to define who you are or what you have to offer to this world. Lets take your power back and asking for help can be the first courageous step that you deserve.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melissa Bass now - (319) 224-8668
Let's Connect (319) 224-8668
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Iowa Total Care
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Midlands Choice
- Optum
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 106839 Melissa Bass
- Attended Upper Iowa University , Master of Science- MS, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Degree/Diploma from Upper Iowa University BA in psychology and human services
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
Our practice has Spanish speaking translators.
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
Our practice has Spanish speaking translators.
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Grace C Mae Advocate Center
260 33rd Avenue Southwest
Suite J
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 224-8668Email Me