Ms. Melissa Hansen, LPC

(she/her)

About Me

I am a pastoral, existential, psychodynamic psychotherapist who longs to see healing, growth, and freedom in the lives of each of my clients. It is a privilege to sit with clients, to hold their story in my mind and heart, to hear and see them, to laugh and cry with them, and to offer a redemptive, healing perspective whenever I can. The connection between mind, body, and spirit is intriguing, mysterious, and powerful. The depth with which changes in one of these areas affects the others continues to amaze me. I entered this field because I wanted to help people in a way that fits who I am, what I have to offer, and in which I believed that I could be the most effective. It isn’t glamorous but it is beautiful work – I love what I do! I love it so much that I often feel more energized when I get home than when I leave in the morning.

Education & Experience

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts and my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. In early 2018 I became a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider through the Center for Credentialing and Education. In 2020 I became a Virginia Board of Counseling Approved Supervisor for counseling students and residents. You may reach me directly at the office: 540.932.1471. You can also register for a teletherapy appointment with me at: pcsi.securepatientarea.com

Specialty Area

  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Couples
  • Expats
  • First Responders
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth