My name is Melissa L. Hamblet and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and therapist licensed in the state of Florida. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Florida in 2008, and my Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida in 2016.
My passion for therapy began with my own lived experience as a neurodivergent, queer person navigating my way through the world. I aim to share my experience, strength, and hope with others. I am LGBTQ+ Affirming, sex positive, body positive, and racial justice allied. I believe in health at every size and am passionate about human rights and social justice.
I moved back to Gainesville in 2016 and live with my kiddo, my partner, and my three cats and dog- Edgar, Marshmallow, Priscilla, and Caesar! When I have down time, you will catch me with my family, working in my yard, relaxing outdoors, trying out new vegan cuisine, drinking boba, or finding something to learn about my special interests!
Since 2008, I have worked in the areas of mental health, medical social work, addictions treatment, and child welfare social services. I now work exclusively with adults, and I have found that counseling, specifically therapy with neurodiversity-affirming, person-centered, and Cognitive Therapy modalities (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Inference-Based CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT skills, Humanistic and Person-Centered Therapy). These approaches emphasize self-compassion and distance from our thoughts, and are beneficial for those experiencing difficulty managing their emotions, anxiety, OCD, social phobia, challenges related to autism and/or ADHD, as well as concerns with self-esteem, life adjustments, and relationship challenges.
We all are worthy and deserving of someone who we can trust and talk to about difficult emotions, symptoms, relationships, thoughts, and situations we are facing in our lives. My mission is to provide support to clients seeking to define and achieve balance in their life in the way that is important to them. I approach each therapy session in a warm, down to earth manner with a foundation of empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard. I provide counseling from a non-judgmental position in an effort to encourage emotional healing and growth.
Insurance Accepted:
Unfortunately, I do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Humana at this time.
I am in-network with the above listed insurance carriers, I accept self-pay at $150/session, or I can provide a superbill to you for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
Individual Sessions: $150
Group Sessions: $50
ADHD Assessments: Cost varies based on your insurance coverage. ($150 for final report)
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs, like a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible. You may have additional costs or have to pay the entire bill if you see a provider or visit a health care facility that isn’t in your health plan’s network. “Out-of-network” means provider and/or facilities that have not signed a contract with your health plan to provide services. Out-of-network providers may be allowed to bill you for the difference between what your plan pays and the full amount charged for a service. This is called “balance billing.” This amount is likely more than in-network cost for the same service and might not count toward your plan’s deductible or annual out-of-pocket limit.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate under the federal law visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
If you think you’ve been wrongly billed, the federal phone number for information and complaints is 1-800-985-3059.
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