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Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Melissa Stanger

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
5 East 16th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10003
Let's Connect (917) 809-7125
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Our work will be a collaborative effort to understand you — why you think, feel, believe, and behave the way you do — and to help you grow personally, professionally, and relationally. I believe that the mental health symptoms we experience are a manifestation of unresolved conflicts from our past. Coping strategies, self-help books, or other exercises can result in quick relief, but if you find yourself stuck with the same, or different, symptoms, you may need more. I largely work from a “bottom-up” approach, working to address the symptoms at the root and create self-awareness, curiosity, insight, and long-lasting change.
I provide psychotherapy to people experiencing disordered eating/eating disorders; relationship/sexuality/LGBTQ+ issues; anxiety; depression; family conflicts; work/life stress; and relational trauma. I primarily work from a relational and intersubjective psychodynamic lens, and am in training at a psychoanalytic institute. I'm licensed in NY, NJ, and FL.
I approach therapy from a standpoint of non-judgmental curiosity and an antiracist, anti-oppression lens. You are the expert in your own life, and I am committed to walking the path toward happiness and understanding with you. Let's make some progress together :)
Call or Melissa Stanger now for a free 15 minute consultation - (917) 809-7125

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5 East 16th Street

6th Floor

New York, NY 10003 map

(917) 809-7125
I specialize in Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (917) 809-7125
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5 East 16th Street

6th Floor

New York, NY 10003 map

(917) 809-7125
I specialize in Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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If your insurance offers out-of-network benefits I am happy to provide an invoice that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. All other sessions are private pay. I also offer sliding-scale rates based on income.
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 809-7125
"
If your insurance offers out-of-network benefits I am happy to provide an invoice that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. All other sessions are private pay. I also offer sliding-scale rates based on income.
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 809-7125

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 095373 Melissa Stanger
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Training Institute for Mental Health (TIMH) Studies in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy / 2021
  • Certificate from Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity (IPSS) Certificate in Psychoanalysis (in progress)
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (917) 809-7125
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (917) 809-7125

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Eating Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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I have extensive experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and identify issues, and adult children of narcissistic parents. I also specialize in treating LGBTQIA individuals and people with eating disorders.
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 809-7125
"
I have extensive experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and identify issues, and adult children of narcissistic parents. I also specialize in treating LGBTQIA individuals and people with eating disorders.
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 809-7125

6 Endorsements

Gabrielle Miller
Gabrielle Miller
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Melissa is a passionate and dedicated therapist who is committed to helping her clients become the best versions of themselves.
Ariel Hayat
Ariel Hayat
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWMSWNY, NJCT, FL
Melissa is a highly attuned and trained therapist who specializes in trauma and eating disorders. She supports clients in making sense of conflicts in identity and self while offering deeper perspective and exploration. I highly recommend working with her!
Erin Mills
Erin Mills
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Melissa's compassionate, non-judgmental and committed to helping her clients achieve their goals. She approaches therapy with warmth, creativity and a sense of humor.
Jonathan 'lando' Adams
Jonathan 'lando' Adams
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWMSWSIFI
Mel is a dynamic clinician who provides a space that encourages vulnerability, compassion, and care. They create individualized treatment plans that aid the pts in reaching their therapeutic goal(s).

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Religion

Jewish

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Self Psychology
  • Trauma Focused
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I primarily work psychodynamically, which means I help patients explore the roots of their issues which often stem in early childhood. Together we identify patterns over time that give us clues as to how the past informs the present to create new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 809-7125
"
I primarily work psychodynamically, which means I help patients explore the roots of their issues which often stem in early childhood. Together we identify patterns over time that give us clues as to how the past informs the present to create new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 809-7125

Location

Primary Location

5 East 16th Street

6th Floor

New York, NY 10003

(917) 809-7125
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (917) 809-7125
Photo of Melissa Stanger, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Melissa Stanger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (917) 809-7125