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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
1225 E River Drive Suite 315 Davenport, IA 52803
Hello! I've been a therapist for 31 years and have had many opportunities to witness courage and resiliency. Along with their struggles and concerns, clients bring many strengths including creativity, humor, kindness, forgiveness and compassion. Being a therapist has brought meaning and fulfillment to my life. I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm most experienced and interested in working with couples to improve their relationships at any stage of life and with individuals concerned with anxiety, life transitions, or depression.
I specialize in working with couples. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I approach therapy as a collaboration between the client and myself to determine the best fit for each person and situation. I have a strength-based counseling approach with an emphasis on skill building and deepening understanding and compassion for oneself and partners.
I love this quote by Maria Shriver, "Don't let anyone tell you that therapy is only for the weak. It's not. It's a safe space for the strong to work out what scares them." When you walk into my office, you've already taken a huge step toward the change you're seeking for yourself or your relationship. I value the opportunity to walk that path with you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Melissa Michelle Estes now - (563) 794-4735

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

River Birch Counseling and Wellness

1225 E River Drive

Suite 315

Davenport, IA 52803 map

(563) 794-4735
My website
I offer therapy in an inviting space that my clients say is calming and beautiful. I'm available M-Th 8am to 5pm or 6pm.
I specialize in Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Life Transitions 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (563) 794-4735
Photo of Melissa Michelle Estes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

River Birch Counseling and Wellness

1225 E River Drive

Suite 315

Davenport, IA 52803 map

(563) 794-4735
My website
I offer therapy in an inviting space that my clients say is calming and beautiful. I'm available M-Th 8am to 5pm or 6pm.
I specialize in Anxiety, Marital and Premarital and Life Transitions 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $175

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
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I am in-network for BCBS, UHC/UBH, Aetna, Health Partners, and Medicare. I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients which can help with reimbursement. I want to keep therapy affordable, so I've set my self-pay rates at the lower end of the scale for experienced therapists.
Photo of Melissa Michelle Estes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (563) 794-4735
"
I am in-network for BCBS, UHC/UBH, Aetna, Health Partners, and Medicare. I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients which can help with reimbursement. I want to keep therapy affordable, so I've set my self-pay rates at the lower end of the scale for experienced therapists.
Photo of Melissa Michelle Estes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (563) 794-4735

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 00221 Melissa Michelle Estes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 31 years
  • Attended Northern Illinois University, M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Graduated 1995
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with AAMFT
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Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (563) 794-4735

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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Endorsement

Margy Hendershott
Margy Hendershott
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLISW
Melissa is an experienced and well respected therapist in the Quad Cities region. I have worked with her and referred clients to her for well over 15 years. She is compassionate and utilizes proven methods to help people reach their goals.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
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I often use the Gottman Method which is based on 50 years of observational research. Couples can expect to learn and practice skills that improve their communication, conflict management, and connection. For individuals, I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy, two methods that explore values and beliefs and actions to help you achieve your goals.
Photo of Melissa Michelle Estes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (563) 794-4735
"
I often use the Gottman Method which is based on 50 years of observational research. Couples can expect to learn and practice skills that improve their communication, conflict management, and connection. For individuals, I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral therapy, two methods that explore values and beliefs and actions to help you achieve your goals.
Photo of Melissa Michelle Estes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
or call with questions - (563) 794-4735

Location

Primary Location

River Birch Counseling and Wellness

1225 E River Drive

Suite 315

Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 794-4735

Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy in an inviting space that my clients say is calming and beautiful. I'm available M-Th 8am to 5pm or 6pm.
Photo of Melissa Michelle Estes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (563) 794-4735
"
I offer therapy in an inviting space that my clients say is calming and beautiful. I'm available M-Th 8am to 5pm or 6pm.
Photo of Melissa Michelle Estes, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Michelle Estes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (563) 794-4735