Upper Marlboro
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Melissa Stephenson

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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
1300 Mercantile Lane Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
I am licensed in CT and FL with over 35 years of professional experience and more than 25 years specifically as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I use a collaborative, strengths-based philosophy with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. My clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and Family Systems. Together, we'll partner to create meaningful change in your life.
I am committed to providing strength-based, high-quality therapeutic counseling that honors each individual’s unique experiences, identities, and goals. I strive to foster a supportive, judgment-free space where clients feel safe to show up as their authentic selves.
My approach is deeply rooted in respect for diversity and the belief that healing is a personal journey, guided by the individual. I work collaboratively with my clients, recognizing them as the primary stakeholders in their healing process.
Take the first step to help. Call or Melissa Stephenson now - (443) 764-8168

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1300 Mercantile Lane

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 map

 (443) 764-8168
My website
Welcome! Our first session will focus on building trust, discussing what brings you to therapy, and setting collaborative goals.
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (443) 764-8168
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1300 Mercantile Lane

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 map

 (443) 764-8168
My website
Welcome! Our first session will focus on building trust, discussing what brings you to therapy, and setting collaborative goals.
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Brighton Health
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • Evry Health
  • First Health
  • Geisinger
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Horizon BCBS
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Sidecar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I use Rula to make the insurance process easy for my clients. They work with over 120 insurers and provide total cost transparency. You'll get a personalized breakdown of what you'll pay before our very first session.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
or call with questions - (443) 764-8168
"
I use Rula to make the insurance process easy for my clients. They work with over 120 insurers and provide total cost transparency. You'll get a personalized breakdown of what you'll pay before our very first session.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
or call with questions - (443) 764-8168

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC9448 Melissa S Stephenson

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Lincoln University, Master in Counseling (MC), Graduated 2010
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I am committed to providing strength-based, high-quality therapeutic counseling that honors each individual's unique experiences, identities, and goals. I work collaboratively with my clients, recognizing them as the primary stakeholders in their healing process.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
or call with questions - (443) 764-8168
"
I am committed to providing strength-based, high-quality therapeutic counseling that honors each individual's unique experiences, identities, and goals. I work collaboratively with my clients, recognizing them as the primary stakeholders in their healing process.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
or call with questions - (443) 764-8168

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
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I work with individuals, couples, children, and families from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. My practice supports people navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship dynamics, identity development, and emotional regulation. No matter who I'm working with, my approach is always collaborative and personalized.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
or call with questions - (443) 764-8168
"
I work with individuals, couples, children, and families from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. My practice supports people navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship dynamics, identity development, and emotional regulation. No matter who I'm working with, my approach is always collaborative and personalized.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
or call with questions - (443) 764-8168

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
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In therapy, I aim to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and deeply human. My communication style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I balance gentle curiosity with honest reflection, and I'm not afraid to ask thoughtful, direct questions when it can help move our work forward. Cultural humility is central to how I work. My goal is to create a space where you feel empowered.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
or call with questions - (443) 764-8168
"
In therapy, I aim to create a space that feels safe, respectful, and deeply human. My communication style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I balance gentle curiosity with honest reflection, and I'm not afraid to ask thoughtful, direct questions when it can help move our work forward. Cultural humility is central to how I work. My goal is to create a space where you feel empowered.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
or call with questions - (443) 764-8168

Location

Primary Location

1300 Mercantile Lane

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

(443) 764-8168

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Nearby Areas

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Welcome! Our first session will focus on building trust, discussing what brings you to therapy, and setting collaborative goals.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (443) 764-8168
"
Welcome! Our first session will focus on building trust, discussing what brings you to therapy, and setting collaborative goals.
Photo of Melissa Stephenson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Melissa Stephenson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (443) 764-8168