Licensed Professional Counselor
005282, Connecticut
Melissa Silagy
Counselor
Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
Children, adolescents, and adults throughout Virginia can find a supportive ally in Melissa Silagy, LPC, as they work through emotional, behavioral, and r
Children, adolescents, and adults throughout Virginia can find a supportive ally in Melissa Silagy, LPC, as they work through emotional, behavioral, and relational hurdles. She offers clinical expertise to individuals, couples, and families, particularly those managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma. Melissa is highly experienced in assisting those involved with court-ordered treatment or navigating legal situations, providing a structured yet compassionate framework to meet obligations while fostering personal growth. Her background includes advanced work in substance abuse and relapse prevention, helping patients build lasting stability. Within a safe and collaborative environment, she focuses on practical, personalized solutions. Her therapeutic toolkit includes evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. Additionally, she facilitates group therapy and offers specialized support for couples and families to resolve conflict and improve communication. Her work also incorporates CBT for insomnia, exposure therapy, and parenting skills training, with the ability to integrate faith-based or Christian counseling when requested. Melissa serves diverse communities, including first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of the foster and adoption network. Dedicated to the community outside of her clinical work, she volunteers for organizations addressing homelessness and addiction. For her own wellness, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and reading.
Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Areas of focus
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Exposure Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Christian Counseling
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Remote options
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Virginia
- Aetna – Connecticut
- Aetna – New York
- Anthem – Connecticut
- Anthem – Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Connecticut
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – New York
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
- Centivo – New York
- Centivo – Virginia
- Centivo – Connecticut
- Cigna – New York
- Cigna – Virginia
- ComPsych – New York
- Humana – New York
- Humana – Virginia
- Medicare – Virginia
- Medicare – New York
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP) – New York
- Multiplan – Virginia
- Multiplan – New York
- Multiplan – Connecticut
- Northwell Direct – New York
- Northwell Direct – Connecticut
- Optima Health Plan – Virginia
- Optum – New York
- Optum – Virginia
- Partners Direct Health – New York
- Provider Network of America (PNOA) – New York
- Sana Benefits – New York
- TELUS Health (BHS) – New York
- United HealthCare – Virginia
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor
0701014687, New York
Licensed Professional Counselor
002339, Virginia