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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S

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Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Does This Sound Like You? You’re overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally shut down, You replay convos in your head on a loop, You feel like you’re failing even when you’re doing “everything right”, You say yes to everyone except yourself, You’re tired of performing, pretending, or pushing through? If so, welcome. You’re in the right place. Imagine This Instead… You say “no” without guilt (and mean it), You trust your gut and stop second-guessing every decision, You stop spiraling and start living, You accept yourself for who you are, You feel like you again. This isn’t wishful thinking. It’s possible. And that’s what we work on here.
As a woman of color with an interfaith/spiritual lens, I create a welcoming space that honors diverse identities and fosters connection, curiosity, and compassion. I firmly believe that healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about returning to who you’ve been (and always were) before pressure, pain, and patterns weaved their way into your life.
I'm here to guide you toward peace, joy, and authenticity. I will help you strengthen love and belonging by healing attachment injuries and fostering healthier relationships; build esteem via self-compassion and acceptance; and achieve self-actualization by uncovering your purpose and embracing personal growth for true liberation from mental suffering.
Call or Mokshaa Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (516) 667-1263

Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Jackson Heights, NY 11372

(516) 667-1263

Anchorage, AK 99501

Website
I offer virtual sessions on the weekends to individuals located in New York, Alaska, Hawaii, and Virginia. Let's connect!
I specialize in Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Self Esteem 
$221 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (516) 667-1263
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S

Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Jackson Heights, NY 11372

(516) 667-1263

Anchorage, AK 99501

Website
I offer virtual sessions on the weekends to individuals located in New York, Alaska, Hawaii, and Virginia. Let's connect!
I specialize in Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Self Esteem 
$221 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $221
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Hawaii Medical Services Association
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Please visit my website to enter your insurance plan information and determine your specific cost per session (copay/deductible). I also can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 667-1263
"
Please visit my website to enter your insurance plan information and determine your specific cost per session (copay/deductible). I also can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 667-1263

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Melanie James

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 096200 Melanie James
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I'm also licensed in Hawaii, Alaska and virginia.
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 667-1263
"
I'm also licensed in Hawaii, Alaska and virginia.
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 667-1263

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Existential Crises
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • People pleasing and perfectionism
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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Therapy for women is a focused specialty service that celebrates your individuality and fosters profound healing. I support women in reclaiming their mental and emotional wellness. Through virtual psychotherapy, I prioritize women's mental health, offering sessions that are rooted in empathy and inclusivity.
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 667-1263
"
Therapy for women is a focused specialty service that celebrates your individuality and fosters profound healing. I support women in reclaiming their mental and emotional wellness. Through virtual psychotherapy, I prioritize women's mental health, offering sessions that are rooted in empathy and inclusivity.
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 667-1263

Endorsement

Mary Momoko Zielie
Mary Momoko Zielie
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCSNCCCDCILPN
Melanie is a dedicated counselor who brings care and compassion to every client she serves. She is inclusive, highly skilled, and attuned to nuance-meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them with clarity, patience, and purpose.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Native American

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Native American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • AEDP
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance from DBT
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
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My way of healing is holistic and trauma-informed. I integrate modalities like EMDR, ART, and Brainspotting for trauma resolution; IFS, ACT, and AEDP for anxiety; Existential and Transpersonal therapy for spiritual inquiries; and DBT skills for inner harmony. My culturally sensitive approach embraces your heritage, beliefs, and lived realities, from cultural pressures to personal evolutions.
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 667-1263
"
My way of healing is holistic and trauma-informed. I integrate modalities like EMDR, ART, and Brainspotting for trauma resolution; IFS, ACT, and AEDP for anxiety; Existential and Transpersonal therapy for spiritual inquiries; and DBT skills for inner harmony. My culturally sensitive approach embraces your heritage, beliefs, and lived realities, from cultural pressures to personal evolutions.
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 667-1263

Location

Primary Location

Jackson Heights, NY 11372

(516) 667-1263

Additional Location

Anchorage, AK 99501

(516) 667-1263
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I offer virtual sessions on the weekends to individuals located in New York, Alaska, Hawaii, and Virginia. Let's connect!
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (516) 667-1263
"
I offer virtual sessions on the weekends to individuals located in New York, Alaska, Hawaii, and Virginia. Let's connect!
Photo of Melanie James - Mokshaa Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Mokshaa Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (516) 667-1263