Psychologist in Seattle, Washington Melanie Sklar, Psychologist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides testing & therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Melanie Sklar, PsyD
Specializes In:
Dr. Melanie Sklar is a Psychologist in Washington who has been practicing since 2016. Dr. Sklar works with preteens and adolescences (11+), and younger and older adults (65+). She treats depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship problems/marital conflict, sleep problems, and a broad range of adjustment issues. While her approach to working with people is generally integrative, Dr. Sklar predominately practices from a psychodynamic/family systems lens and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to offer different interventions. She also has a background in assessment, with a focus on ADHD, learning disorders, and executive function concerns, among other areas. In her spare time, Dr. Sklar loves to hike, ski, and play violin. She really enjoys connecting with nature and moving!
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychological & Neuropsychological Testing: Ages 6-64
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-64
Areas of Focus
Psychological & Neuropsychological Testing
Psychological testing and evaluations are used to collect insights into someone’s behavior and thoughts.
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Sports performance
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- First Choice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente Washington
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Premera Blue Cross
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Regence BlueShield
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Antioch University
FAQs
Please call us at 206-910-9476 to schedule an appointment with Melanie Sklar.
Melanie Sklar generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 206-910-9476 to find out Melanie Sklar's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Melanie Sklar:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- First Choice
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente Washington
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Premera Blue Cross
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Regence BlueShield
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 206-910-9476 to see how we can help.
Melanie Sklar is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Melanie Sklar works at:
Yes, Melanie Sklar does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Melanie Sklar is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: