Melissa Dansby
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (650) 204-8294
Hello! I am an early 2000’s two time graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In 2010, I completed my Master’s in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in community counseling. I've been a Licensed Professional Counselor for about 16 years. Experience: 10+ yrs in private practice- working with youth of MKE county who were in legal or behavioral trouble, before that worked in a residential facility for dually diagnosed children with autism. More recently worked with those who struggle with substance abuse, dependency, & addiction; while focusing on building my own private practice.
My approach is laidback realism - I don't sugar coat anything. I utilize a multi-modal therapies approach including but not limited to: CBT, Pyschodynamic, Psychoeducation, Solution Focused, DBT, Etc. I have specialized in counseling clients with traumatic histories, Substance Abuse issues and general feelings of ‘stuck-ness’.
I am pretty big on emphasizing one's own self awareness and helping them with acceptance when needed. The environment you can expect while working with me is that of honesty and acceptance. Just reach out! Let's Talk!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melissa Dansby now - (650) 204-8294
Let's Connect (650) 204-8294
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $95
- Couple Sessions $125
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Chorus Community Health Plans
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Quartz
- The Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 5121-125 Melissa Dansby
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Bachelors & Masters of Psychology, Graduated 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Medication Management
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Music Therapy
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Trauma Focused