Brunswick
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Melissa Buchanan

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Brunswick, ME 04011
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My ideal clients are women in any phase of life who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like themselves. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, infertility, or past experiences. They’re often looking for a space where they can feel understood and begin to sort through what they’re carrying. My approach is collaborative and humanistic. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space while providing gentle guidance and insight. Together, we explore patterns, process experiences, and build practical tools, helping you feel more grounded, clear and confident as you move forward.
I help women navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and past experiences. My approach is collaborative and humanistic, balancing empathy with honest, thoughtful guidance. I integrate EMDR when appropriate and support you in building tools and staying engaged outside sessions to create meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself, you’re not alone. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you make sense of what you’re going through and move forward with clarity and confidence. I invite you to reach out to see if this feels like the right fit for you.
Call or Melissa Buchanan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (207) 386-4242

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Melissa Buchanan, LCPC, LADC

Brunswick, ME 04011

(207) 386-4242

Melissa Buchanan, LCPC, LADC

Auburn, ME 04210

My website
I offer on-line support only from the comfort of your home, appointment availability limited to weekday mornings, and some evenings.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Anxiety and Depression 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (207) 386-4242
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Melissa Buchanan, LCPC, LADC

Brunswick, ME 04011

(207) 386-4242

Melissa Buchanan, LCPC, LADC

Auburn, ME 04210

My website
I offer on-line support only from the comfort of your home, appointment availability limited to weekday mornings, and some evenings.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Anxiety and Depression 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in network with a Anthem, Cigna and Aetna, Point 32 Healthcare, Blue Cross of MA and Optum. I am credentialed with Carelon, Curative, and Decent. I will provide a super-bill for out-of-network insurance plans.
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-4242
"
I am in network with a Anthem, Cigna and Aetna, Point 32 Healthcare, Blue Cross of MA and Optum. I am credentialed with Carelon, Curative, and Decent. I will provide a super-bill for out-of-network insurance plans.
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-4242

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / CC4882 Melissa Buchanan

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended Southern New Hampshire University, Community Mental Health, Graduated 2013

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from LADC LC6500 / 2024
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I have over a decade, working with adults, teens, couples and families, working in hospital, schools and residential settings . I am EMDR trained and practiced. I hold two Maine licenses, one in mental health and the other in substance use disorder counseling, (LCPC, LADC).
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-4242
"
I have over a decade, working with adults, teens, couples and families, working in hospital, schools and residential settings . I am EMDR trained and practiced. I hold two Maine licenses, one in mental health and the other in substance use disorder counseling, (LCPC, LADC).
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-4242

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Health and Wellness Life Coaching
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Obesity
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with women in any phase of life who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, and challenges related to life transitions. This can include relationship concerns, grief, infertility, trauma, and changes associated with aging. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not like yourself, therapy can provide a space to better understand your experiences and begin moving forward.
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-4242
"
I work with women in any phase of life who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, and challenges related to life transitions. This can include relationship concerns, grief, infertility, trauma, and changes associated with aging. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not like yourself, therapy can provide a space to better understand your experiences and begin moving forward.
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-4242

Endorsement

Twin Suns Therapy
Twin Suns Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT
Melissa is a wonderful therapist that cares a great deal about the quality of work she does with patients. I have the pleasure of working with her on shared cases and her compassion for people is obvious.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
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You can expect our first meeting to be a thoughtful and empathetic discussion pertaining to what brought you to therapy, working to build trust and connection; identifying what you want to accomplish in our meetings. Clients will be provided with evidenced based treatment recommendations according to their needs.
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-4242
"
You can expect our first meeting to be a thoughtful and empathetic discussion pertaining to what brought you to therapy, working to build trust and connection; identifying what you want to accomplish in our meetings. Clients will be provided with evidenced based treatment recommendations according to their needs.
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-4242

Location

Primary Location

Melissa Buchanan, LCPC, LADC

Brunswick, ME 04011

(207) 386-4242

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

Melissa Buchanan, LCPC, LADC

Auburn, ME 04210

(207) 386-4242

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer on-line support only from the comfort of your home, appointment availability limited to weekday mornings, and some evenings.
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call for a free consultation now - (207) 386-4242
"
I offer on-line support only from the comfort of your home, appointment availability limited to weekday mornings, and some evenings.
Photo of Melissa Buchanan, Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Melissa Buchanan
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Call for a free consultation now - (207) 386-4242