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Melissa Doerfer, LCMHC(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
North Carolina
Anxiety - Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-

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AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

As we learn, we share: Through great pain comes better awareness and understanding about ourselves and the world around us. My journey as a counselor began during my experience with war deployments, which inspired my search to find ways to help others who are hurting. After completing my Master's degrees in Couples and Family Counseling, I have worked extensively with our military members and their families. Trauma informed and focused care has been a focal point of my career. I offer therapy sessions to adults, families, and couples. I am a certified hypnotherapist. - From a Lifelong Learner


Message to clients

I have advanced training in play therapy, which provides a way to communicate with children/adults who find classical "talk therapy" to be difficult. I enjoy using creative means to connect with clients and their families. Serving active duty soldiers, veterans, and their families is also extremely important to me.
I offer late appointments on W/F. For emergencies, call 911 and proceed to nearest emergency room. Dialing 988 is also available for mental health crises. If you are under 18, written parental consent must be given before any therapy services can begin.


Licensure

North Carolina: 7223

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Connecticare
  • Emblem Health
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Evernorth
  • First Choice Health
  • Florida Blue
  • Health Plans Inc.
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • LifeWise
  • Mass General Brigham
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellpoint Military Care

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
Therapist's note

For insurance accepted: Avg copay: $15/session (but most insured members pay $0)

Insurances Accepted: Cigna, AvMed, Medica, Surest, Centivo, Evernorth, GatorCare, EVHC-Aetna, BridgeSpan, District 9, ConnectiCare, RGA of Idaho, EmblemHealth, Banner / Aetna, Wellpoint-Mass, HMO Blue Texas, Meritain Health, Anthem Blue Cross, Sutter Health Plan, EmblemHealth / HIP, Aetna Medical Plans, Alterwood Advantage, First Choice Health, Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence MedAdvantage, Alignment Health Plan, EVHC-Aetna (Internal), UMR Behavioral Health, HealthSelect of Texas, Oscar Health Insurance, Providence Health Plan, Optum Behavioral Health, Tyson Health Plan (BAA), Asuris Northwest Health, United Behavioral Health, Kelsey Care Health Plans, Western Health Advantage, Health First Health Plans, Carelon Behavioral Health, LifeWise Assurance Company, Allegiance Behavioral Health, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Ventura County Health Care Plan, The Empire Plan/ New York State, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Regence Blue Shield of Washington, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Lifewise Health Plan of Washington, Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, RGA - Regence Group Administrators, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, United HealthCare (UHC) of all states, Inercultural Physicians Network (IPN), Health Management Administrators - HMA, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio, Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah, HMA - Healthcare Management Administrators, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nevada, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts NVA, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska, Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (GatorCare), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire, HMO Blue of Texas / Blue Cross & Blue Shield of TX, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York Empire