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Melanie Ward

Counseling Marginalia Counseling
Available this week
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Trauma, Existential Crisis,

Introduction

My passion is working with people who have felt like outsiders because of their identities or experiences. Many of my clients have been misunderstood and discriminated against for being neurodivergent or LGBTQ+, or have had experiences like childhood/partner/religious/medical trauma or chronic illness. I'll help you learn to see yourself with more compassion, to cope with difficulties, and to explore who you really are and what you want from life. I’m LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodivergence affirming, sex-positive, body-positive, kink and poly informed, and social justice and liberation oriented.

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

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LPCA #8889 (SC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • Feminism

Age groups

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

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Pagan

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Therapy $100

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Melanie Ward accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melanie Ward is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Melanie Ward also offers a free consultation.
Does Melanie Ward offer telehealth appointments? Melanie Ward does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Melanie Ward specialize in? Melanie Ward specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Illness, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Existential Crisis, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Self Esteem, Stress, Transgender Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues, Cultural and Systemic Oppression, and Kink/Diverse Sexualities.
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