Does Melissa Kester accept insurance, if so, what types?

Melissa Kester does not accept insurance, however you may want to reach out to them directly to inquire about sliding scale options.

What is Melissa Kester's rate per therapy session?

Melissa Kester has not provided their fee structure. Contact them directly to find out more information on their rates.

Melissa Kester

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Melissa Kester, LMFT

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy,

Introduction

Melissa Kester is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families. She has served as the Metro Chapter President of the New York State Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Melissa has been a member of the Hunter College faculty team, instructing graduate students in family therapy. Personal and professional experiences have led Melissa to harness life’s humor with the joys and challenges of moving towards change. She embraces moments of levity that highlight the ingenuity and repetition we experience in our lives and with our loved ones. Melissa sees therapy as an opportunity to stretch, and to listen to our minds and bodies. In your space you will be able to slow down and reconnect with yourself. It is a haven of your own design, where you can create or adjust boundaries for protection and healing. Melissa’s clinical approach is integrative, combining systemic, psychodynamic, creative and contemplative psychotherapy. She recognizes the unique qualities each individual possesses and believes in complimenting them with an appropriate clinical approach. Through open dialogue and active listening, Melissa nurtures an environment for constructive change.

GENDER Female

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

Telehealth appointments
Accepts online payments

Licenses

LMFT #000733 (NY)
LMFT #000275 (DC)
LMFT #TPMF1200 (FL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

Individuals
Couples
Coaching

Age groups

Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (24+)
Elders (65+)

Languages

English

Faiths

Agnostic
Buddhist
Atheist
Catholic
Christian
Hindu
Islam
Jain
Jewish
Interfaith
Latter-day Saints/Mormon
Multi-Faith

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

Melissa Kester has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Melissa Kester LMFT

Washington, DC 20002

Melissa Kester LMFT AT HOME TELEHEALTH

Washington, DC 20002-6417

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Frequently asked questions

Is Melissa Kester accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Kester is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Melissa Kester offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Kester does offer telehealth appointments.

What areas does Melissa Kester specialize in? Melissa Kester specializes in the following areas: Anger Management, Anxiety, Communication Issues, Couples Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Infidelity, LGBTQIA+, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy, Sexual Dysfunction, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality and Religion, Stress, Women's Health, Women's Issues, Work Stress, and Compassion Fatigue.