Melodie Whitmore
Reaching out for help can be overwhelming and scary. How do you know which counselor to talk to? How do you know if it’s a good fit? What do all the letters mean after everyone’s names? What are my friends and family going to think if they hear I’m in counseling? There is so much confusion and stigma around mental health, and I would love to help you make sense of the process.
I have extensive experience working with individuals in crisis, helping them find reasons to stay alive and ways to cope with what can feel like all-consuming depression and sorrow. I also have experience working with individuals who are experiencing difficulties with overuse of alcohol and drugs and can help plot a course toward harm-reduction and a more rewarding life. I love working with teenagers and college age students. It’s during this time that people often are struggling to find their identity, who they love, and what they want out of their lives. It’s also during this time that difficult symptoms tend to start making an appearance. Learning how to cope now can lessen the effects later in life and lead to much healthier and holistic outcomes.
I offer free 15 minute phone consultations to see if I am the best fit for your needs. Let’s get connected today and start working towards a future you are excited about.
Specialties
Anxiety Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Grief and Loss Perfectionism Self-esteem Sexual Assault Sexuality Sexual Orientation Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Melodie Whitmore is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Excellus BlueCross BlueShield McLaren Health Plan Medicaid Molina Priority Health UMR UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1467231654Rates
| First session | $175 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Locations
Suite 102-5
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Treatment Approaches
Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Eclectic EMDR Existential Feminist Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Activists Artists First-Gen Immigrants Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 7
- License(s): MI-6401222669
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Bisexual
- Religion(s): Agnostic