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Melissa Kinney

Psychotherapist Smiling Sage Therapy PLLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, ADD/ADHD,
Insurance: Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar Health, Oxford, BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

My name is Melissa Kinney, LCSW. I am a psychotherapist and the founder of Smiling Sage. The Sage approach bridges evidence based-practice in Western Psychology with Eastern & Wisdom traditions to support your whole being. My approach looks at the whole person; from the mental, physical, creative, intellectual and spiritual, and draws from your own unique needs, experience and callings. I provide an empathetic, non-judgmental space to support your mental health from a holistic point of view with an emphasis on a healthy spirit for healing. Practice specialities include life transitions, anxiety and depression, ADHD, and trauma.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #C014785 (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Buddhist
  • Interfaith
  • Christian
  • Catholic
  • Hindu

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Melissa Kinney accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Private Pay Session $150

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Melissa Kinney accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Kinney is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Melissa Kinney offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Kinney does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Melissa Kinney specialize in? Melissa Kinney specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Loneliness, Self Esteem, Spirituality and Religion, and Trauma.
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