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Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
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Melissa Tucker

Counselor, LMHCA

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3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121
Let's Connect (206) 537-0072
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Resolving relationship, cultural and communication issues can increase your self awareness to bring opportunities for growth and enjoyment. If you feel lonely and unsure why, let’s explore how to bring joy to your life, starting at our first meeting. I work with parents/families, couples and individuals. My main focus is RO-DBT, an evidenced based approach to help with issues related to "overcontrol". I also use supplementary techniques for changing habits, improving communication and reducing inner conflict. This includes using Accelerated Resolution Therapy and other metaphor-based interventions.
From a strengths based approach, let's work to enhance the parts of life that excite you and allow habits, beliefs, and past experiences to be integrated to liberate you from their effects. We will collaborate to find you the freedom to focus on the present and build a healthy future.
I am excited to support clients to feel more confident in their inner world, their relationships, and in their professional lives. My passion is working with people who struggle with meeting life goals by supporting them to clarify their values and meet their desired objectives, including issues with substances and other high risk behaviors.
Call or Melissa Tucker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 537-0072

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mind Over Matters

Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 537-0072
My website
I take most insurance plans.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Loneliness 
$210 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (206) 537-0072
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mind Over Matters

Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 537-0072
My website
I take most insurance plans.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Loneliness 
$210 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $210
  • Couple Sessions $230
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Premera Blue Cross
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I have a Billing Manager to make sure that insurance issues are handled as quickly as possible to prevent billing concerns. I offer some sliding scale for self-pay. I teach a skills class for sliding scale. We are in-network with most insurance (however, not Regence or Apple). Superbills available.
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 537-0072
"
I have a Billing Manager to make sure that insurance issues are handled as quickly as possible to prevent billing concerns. I offer some sliding scale for self-pay. I teach a skills class for sliding scale. We are in-network with most insurance (however, not Regence or Apple). Superbills available.
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 537-0072

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61139178 Melissa Tucker
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended University of Hilo Hawaii, Master's Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida DOH MH25473 / 2025
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I am a level 3 RODBT therapist. I have 10 years working with families to improve relationships & decrease conflict, having trained to support families in crisis. I have training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy & Expressive Therapy skills for creative means to address issues & become "unstuck".
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 537-0072
"
I am a level 3 RODBT therapist. I have 10 years working with families to improve relationships & decrease conflict, having trained to support families in crisis. I have training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy & Expressive Therapy skills for creative means to address issues & become "unstuck".
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 537-0072

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Loneliness

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Veterans
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For people who struggle with persistent depression or anxiety, OCD-like symptoms, ASD and neurodivergency, and "control" patterns of relating Radically Open DBT can be helpful in reducing symptoms and improving self-awareness. I am strongly rooted in Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation and Self-Discovery Mindfulness exercises to support changes towards healthy lifestyles.
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 537-0072
"
For people who struggle with persistent depression or anxiety, OCD-like symptoms, ASD and neurodivergency, and "control" patterns of relating Radically Open DBT can be helpful in reducing symptoms and improving self-awareness. I am strongly rooted in Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation and Self-Discovery Mindfulness exercises to support changes towards healthy lifestyles.
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 537-0072

3 Endorsements

Mariana Sampaio
Mariana Sampaio
CounselorLMHCMSW
I have known Melissa for over a decade and I am so impressed with the incredible professional she has become. We met before graduate school and wind up completing the same program in Hawaii. I am grateful to have her as a friend and colleague.
Robert Neil Olson
Robert Neil Olson
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLICSWMHP
Melissa is a thoughtful, intelligent, compassionate and wise clinician with years of experience and is a wealth of knowledge on mental health. I deeply appreciate how she conducts herself as a professional and how she thinks as a clinician.
Mind Over Matters Institute
Mind Over Matters Institute
CounselorMALMHCA
Melissa is a highly dedicated an skilled therapist that also manages to be incredibly down to earth. I have seen first-hand the positive impact she has had in her clients' lives. She's honest, warm and funny! You'd be lucky to have her.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Pacific Islander

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Pacific Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Radically Open DBT (RODBT), Accelerated Resolution
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Many of my clients identify with the challenges of being "overcontrolled". I use Radically Open DBT, a structured therapy, that is engaging & liberating for those who struggle with forming/maintaining healthy relationships & feel "mystified" with how to change that. I work with families, to increase family engagement & harmony. I also do Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for "being stuck".
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 537-0072
"
Many of my clients identify with the challenges of being "overcontrolled". I use Radically Open DBT, a structured therapy, that is engaging & liberating for those who struggle with forming/maintaining healthy relationships & feel "mystified" with how to change that. I work with families, to increase family engagement & harmony. I also do Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for "being stuck".
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 537-0072

Location

Primary Location

Mind Over Matters

Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 537-0072
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I take most insurance plans.
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 537-0072
"
I take most insurance plans.
Photo of Melissa Tucker, Counselor, LMHCA
Melissa Tucker
Counselor, LMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 537-0072