115 Northeast 7th Avenue #202, Gainesville, Florida 32601, United States
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Melissa l hamblet, lcsw
Melissa l hamblet, lcsw
Melissa l hamblet, lcsw
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 founded Seeking Balance Counseling & Wellness LLC in 2022. 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!
Brittany rivers, lmhc
Melissa l hamblet, lcsw
Melissa l hamblet, lcsw
*Pending start date.
Hello, thanks for checking out my information. My name is Brittany Rivers (they/them) and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a contract therapist. I aim to create an authentic, nonjudgmental and collaborative space with my clients to assist them in moving through difficult thoughts and feelings. My focus is on supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals affected by phobias, OCD, disordered eating, social anxiety, as well as Autism. I offer in-person, online, as well as outdoor sessions in local parks and gardens.
Individual therapy is a supportive and empowering space for you to work through life’s challenges. Whether it is a recent difficulty or long-term concern, therapy is a compassionate and collaborative space to move through these issues.
I utilize an eclectic approach and draw from the following modalities: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Self-Compassion.
I invite you to allow me to support you to step more fully into your life and to confront the challenges you are facing.
About us
About us
About us
Since 2008, Melissa has worked in the areas of mental health, medical social work, addictions treatment, and child welfare social services. Melissa now works exclusively with adults, and has 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.
Brittany utilizes an eclectic approach and draws from the following modalities: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Self-Compassion. Their focus is on supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals affected by phobias, OCD, disordered eating, social anxiety, as well as Autism. They offer in-person, online, as well as outdoor sessions in local parks and gardens.
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. We approach each therapy session in a warm, down to earth manner with a foundation of empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard. We provide counseling from a non-judgmental position in an effort to encourage emotional healing and growth.
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Insurance Accepted:
- Aetna
- AvMed
- GEHA
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Healthcare Student
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Quest Behavioral Health
Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Humana at this time.
We are in-network with the above listed insurance carriers, accept self-pay at $150/session, or we can provide a superbill to you for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
Individual Sessions: $150
ADHD Assessments: Cost varies based on your insurance coverage. ($150 for final report)