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Melissa Handt

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

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36090 400th Avenue, Aitkin, MN 56431
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Available both in-person and online
36090 400th Avenue Aitkin, MN 56431

Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (218) 616-8526
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Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Welcome! I'm Melissa, a licensed independent clinical social worker. 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.
In a first session we will discussed expectations of therapy. Yours and mine. Your needs, symptoms, and what you are looking to get out of therapy.
My strengths include open mindedness, direct responses, and values based goals.
Take the first step to help. Call or Melissa Handt now - (218) 616-8526

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

36090 400th Avenue

Aitkin, MN 56431 map

(218) 616-8526
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Family Conflict 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (218) 616-8526
Photo of Melissa Handt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

36090 400th Avenue

Aitkin, MN 56431 map

(218) 616-8526
My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Family Conflict 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Arlo
  • Centivo
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP: Cigna
  • EAP: Evernorth
  • Tufts Health/Cigna
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Grow Therapy makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront. Sessions cost $21 on average with insurance, though this varies by plan. You can get an estimate on our website or contact your insurer for more details.
Photo of Melissa Handt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
or call with questions - (218) 616-8526
"
Grow Therapy makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront. Sessions cost $21 on average with insurance, though this varies by plan. You can get an estimate on our website or contact your insurer for more details.
Photo of Melissa Handt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
or call with questions - (218) 616-8526

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 29806 Melissa Ann Handt
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of New England
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Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (218) 616-8526
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Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (218) 616-8526

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Women's Issues
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Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (218) 616-8526
Photo of Melissa Handt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (218) 616-8526

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
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An ideal client would be someone looking for talk therapy to process experiences and behaviors. Looking to processes how their behaviors affect others, themselves, and how they can adjust to grow as a person. Open to direct responses and action based goals. Phase of life changes, relationship issues, and parenting.
Photo of Melissa Handt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
or call with questions - (218) 616-8526
"
An ideal client would be someone looking for talk therapy to process experiences and behaviors. Looking to processes how their behaviors affect others, themselves, and how they can adjust to grow as a person. Open to direct responses and action based goals. Phase of life changes, relationship issues, and parenting.
Photo of Melissa Handt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
or call with questions - (218) 616-8526

Location

Primary Location

36090 400th Avenue

Aitkin, MN 56431

(218) 616-8526
Photo of Melissa Handt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (218) 616-8526
Photo of Melissa Handt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Melissa Handt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (218) 616-8526