Melissa Roberts

About Me Hello! My name is Melissa Roberts. I am pleased to be the owner and operator of Together We Can Counseling Services, LLC. Have you wished you could talk to someone who is nonjudgmental, compassionate, trustworthy and empathetic? I look forward to being 'that someone" for you. Have you wished you could seek therapy but were unable to do so due to the commute, lack of time, feeling uncomfortable, needing a babysitter or other barriers? I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide telehealth therapy ensuring accessibility and comfort and safety from the location of your choice. You can join from ANY device that has internet access. Request an appointment today. Together, we can persevere. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated in 2019 from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. I graduated in 2006 from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education. I have been working with children, adolescents, and their families for 20+ years. I have experience working in a public school setting where I have guided children and their families both academically and emotionally. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in crisis at a crisis stabilization unit, where I lead group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy. I have had the privilege of providing telehealth therapy to clients of all ages for the past few years. Are you feeling overwhelmed with school, work or relationships? Would you like to learn coping strategies to help manage those overwhelming feelings? I use a variety of modalities such as, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I firmly believe in the interconnectedness of our feelings, thoughts and behaviors and assist in understanding the relationship of the interconnectedness. I provide assistance in understanding the ability to view an issue from multiple perspectives. All sessions are client centered to meet the individual needs of each client. I have an immense passion for providing services to help cope with crisis, stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, caregiving, career change, relationship issues and trauma. I also have experience with women and couples faced with infertility struggles, grief, and loss. Together, we can learn to manage your stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other stressors. As a mental health therapist, I take pride in developing a confidential, trusting, non-judgmental, and empathetic rapport. I have a profound love for helping others and look forward to helping you. Personally, I have lost loved ones due to mental illness and I am driven to help as many of you as I can. Together, we can overcome, face and cope with your challenges. I believe in you. It is my goal to build a trusting, confidential, nonjudgmental, and empathetic rapport with each of you. I want you to feel comfortable, ensuring quality therapy with each session. I have a deep passion for helping others. Important Billing and Payment Information: Payments will be accepted up front via credit card through Simple Practice/Stripe. I am considered an out of network provider. which means, I am self-pay only and I will not bill your insurance provider. Receipts are provided to submit to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider in advance about fees and deductibles. I can help you navigate the reimbursement process. It is a simple 5 minute process and you are typically reimbursed within two weeks of the session. Additionally, if you itemize your taxes, then my fees may be deductible on your taxes. Please check with your accountant. You may wish to ask a live representative from your health insurance provider: “Do I have mental health insurance benefits?” “What is my out of network mental health benefit reimbursement rate?” “Do I have an out of network deductible and has it been met?” Be sure to ask about: deductibles (how much you have to pay before the insurance company will begin paying), co-pays (how much the insurance company expects you to pay per session), fee caps (some companies will only pay out up to a certain dollar amount), session limits (some insurance companies limit the number of sessions they will cover per year), claims address (the address where claims must be sent in order to get reimbursement), preauthorization requirements (ask whether preauthorization is required for out of network mental health services and the process for obtaining it. Also ask if treatment plans are necessary for continued treatment), and forms (what forms are required for filing and how can you obtain them?). Call today for a FREE 15 minute consultation. https://youtu.be/GNokHsqC8Rk https://www.youtube.com/live/auoDlLEp9MY?feature=shared