Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
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1 Endorsed
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Welcome! I'm Melissa, LICSW. I have 10+ years of experience in a variety of mental health positions, including case management, ARMHS, county social work, substance use treatment settings, and hospital settings. I have a master's in social work from The University of New England. I work with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder & personality disorders. Also, phase of life concerns from adjusting to an addition to the family to retirement. I work primarily from a solution focused prospective. Working to change how experiences affect today's behaviors. I also offer licensing supervision.
I work primarily from a solution-focused approach through narrative therapy. Processing how experiences affect today and how to work through it. Making meaningful change to improve relationships, functioning, and happiness.
In the first session, we will get to know each other. Discuss wants and needs for therapy, as well as the diagnosis and therapy process.
Call or Email Melissa Handt now for a free 15 minute consultation - (218) 585-6909
Let's Connect (218) 585-6909
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Prime West
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (218) 585-6909
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 29806 Melissa Handt
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended University of New England, MSW, Graduated 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (218) 585-6909
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (218) 585-6909
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (218) 585-6909
Location
Primary Location
In-person available early February 2026
36090 400th Avenue
Aitkin, MN 56431
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Nearby Areas
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (218) 585-6909