Melissa Gardner, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Work (LSCSW)

Melissa Gardner

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Work (LSCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

Melissa has received specialized training in EMDR, Theraplay, CBT-Insomnia, sleep issues, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and attachment work.

I strive for all clients to feel safe, seen, and heard. Using curiosity and acceptance, I balance helping clients make changes with a compassionate approach. I received my master’s degree in Social Work from Washburn University and I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and my community find new ways to live well.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
LGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Neurodivergent people

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Brainspotting
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Location 1 of 2

  • Florence Crittenton Services of Topeka

    5423 Southwest 7th StreetTopeka, KS 66606

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
  • Florence Crittenton Services of Topeka

    2649 Southwest Arrowhead RoadTopeka, KS 66614

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Cenpatico – Kansas
  • Cigna – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Optum – Kansas
  • Oscar – Kansas
  • Tricare – Kansas
  • United Health Care – Kansas
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Single case agreement
  • Documentation provided for patient filling

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LSCSW

    05437, Kansas

Certificates

  • Maternal Mental Health Intensive: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders & Perinatal Loss & Grief

    Seleni Institute

  • Theraplay Level 1, Theraplay & EMDR, Theraplay & Brainspotting

    The Theraplay Institute

  • EMDR Therapy Protocols for Early Intervention & Ongoing Traumatic Stress & EMDR for Children with Developmental Trauma & Dissociation

    Scaling Up

  • Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Developmental Deficits & Adults Abused as Children

    Lauren Parnell

  • Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care & Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training

    Postpartum Support International

  • Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy for OCD: Step-By-Step

    Amanda Petrik-Gardner

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

    Charles Jacobs

  • EMDR Basic Training, 1, 2, & Consultation as specified by EMDRIA

    EMDR Support Network, EMDRIA crednetialed

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

    ASIST

  • Chronic Pain & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Amber Hinton-Dampf

  • Delivering Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    Ashley Garrison

  • Brainspotting Phase 1

    Touchstone Institute

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