Melissa Bickford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (203) 612-5516
Available both in-person and online
1 Bradley Rd Suite 206 Woodbridge, CT 06525
With over 40 years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings, there is not much I have not heard. I have learned that most of the stress of life's challenges comes from our perspective and the choices we make based on it. Sometimes this can lead to frustration, anxiety, or depression. When we change our perspective, we find choices and solutions we hadn't considered before. Changing perspective is not easy. I use a variety of skills to assist people in successfully managing life's challenges and developing their own skills to live life effectively and joyfully.
I have extensive experience providing trauma informed care and have devoted myself to working with individuals, couples and families effected by trauma. This includes Combat Veterans and their families. I have experience working with LGBTQ adolescents, young adults and couples, and the unique challenges they experience. Supportive networking resources provided.
I use my knowledge of yoga and mindfulness to assist people in learning how to regulate their nervous system. This helps them to think as clearly as possible in their interactions with themselves and others.
Call or Email Melissa Bickford now for a free 15 minute consultation - (203) 612-5516
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
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- Out of Network
Melissa Bickford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (203) 612-5516
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 001228 Melissa Bickford
- Attended Central CT. State University, Graduated 2006
- Certificate from Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Bickford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (203) 612-5516
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
Melissa Bickford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (203) 612-5516
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Relational
Melissa Bickford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (203) 612-5516
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Melissa Bickford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (203) 612-5516