Therapist Melissa Sivaram, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-64
Appointments: In-office only. Telehealth not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: No
Melissa Sivaram, MS, LMHC
Specializes In:
Melissa Sivaram is a licensed therapist in the state of Washington who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a master’s degree in Clinician Mental Health Counseling. Melissa approaches therapy from a collaborative, multicultural, and trauma informed position. She uses many different evidence based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She works with adolescent and adult clients with a variety of mental health issues and specializes in Eating Disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, and women’s issues. In her spare time, Melissa likes to hike, rock climb, spend time with her dog and bunny, and enjoy the outdoors.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Body image
- Gender identity
- LGBTQ+
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender affirming evaluations
- General relationship issues
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Languages
- English
Education
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University of North Florida
FAQs
Melissa Sivaram is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Melissa Sivaram only offers in-office visits at this time. To find a provider in your area that offers online telehealth visits, please call us at or search our provider directory.
Yes, Melissa Sivaram is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: