Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Melissa Wacks

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

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3 Endorsed

Brooklyn, NY 11242

(347) 934-8501

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience specializing in individuals in the arts and young adults. I am licensed in NY and MA.

I spent the majority of my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, providing psychotherapy primarily with actors, filmmakers, writers and other visual and performing artists.

I work with a wide range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship concerns and LGBTQIA concerns, as well as the challenges particular to artists such as performance/career anxiety and writer's block. I am also attuned to the unique challenges of being a professional in the entertainment industry.

Call or Email Melissa Wacks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (347) 934-8501

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brooklyn, NY 11242

(347) 934-8501

New York, NY 10012

I work both in person and virtually, with offices in Downtown Brooklyn and Soho/Manhattan. I work virtually for residents of Massachusetts.

I specialize in Anxiety, Artists/Creatives/Entertainment Industry and Sibling Loss

$325 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (347) 934-8501

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brooklyn, NY 11242

(347) 934-8501

New York, NY 10012

I work both in person and virtually, with offices in Downtown Brooklyn and Soho/Manhattan. I work virtually for residents of Massachusetts.

I specialize in Anxiety, Artists/Creatives/Entertainment Industry and Sibling Loss

$325 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $325
Couple Sessions $375

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Out of Network

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (347) 934-8501

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (347) 934-8501

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 070834 Melissa Wacks

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 27 years

Attended Smith College School for Social Work, MSW, Graduated 1998

Additional Credentials

License: Massachusetts LICSW1141008 / 2025

SIFI (Supervision in Field Instruction) Certification from New York University

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 934-8501

SIFI (Supervision in Field Instruction) Certification from New York University

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 934-8501

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Artists/Creatives/Entertainment Industry
Sibling Loss

Expertise

Bisexual
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I have a speciality in performing artists, for more info you can view my video presentation on mental health with SAG/AFTRA via YouTube

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 934-8501

I have a speciality in performing artists, for more info you can view my video presentation on mental health with SAG/AFTRA via YouTube

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 934-8501

3 Endorsements

Kate Thompson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Melissa has been a mentor to me for over 10 years. She is often the person I think of first when friends or family members of my clients are seeking a therapist. She is trustworthy, empathic, and an overall adept clinician.

Annalisa Erba

Psychologist, PsyD

Melissa goes above and beyond in caring for her clients. She is an exceptionally thoughtful, insightful and attuned therapist and is particularly experienced in working with actors, artists and those struggling with loss.

Roger Chabot

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW,, LCSW, NY, MA, VT, MT

Melissa Wacks is a trusted colleague of many years. She is a highly skilled and thoughtful psychotherapist who brings her depth of knowledge, attention and care to her clients. I refer clients to her with full confidence in the care they will receive.

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Adults

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Couples

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Types of Therapy

Psychodynamic

I also provide clinical supervision to LCSW's in private practice, SIFI certified

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 934-8501

I also provide clinical supervision to LCSW's in private practice, SIFI certified

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 934-8501

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Brooklyn, NY 11242

(347) 934-8501

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New York, NY 10012

(347) 934-8501

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I work both in person and virtually, with offices in Downtown Brooklyn and Soho/Manhattan. I work virtually for residents of Massachusetts.

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Call for a free consultation now - (347) 934-8501

I work both in person and virtually, with offices in Downtown Brooklyn and Soho/Manhattan. I work virtually for residents of Massachusetts.

Melissa Wacks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Call for a free consultation now - (347) 934-8501

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