she/her

Melissa KwiatkowskiLMHC

Location

Virtual, New YorkFlatiron District, NYC

Insurance Accepted

UMR for Mount Sinai, Aetna

Communication Style

Calming, Casual, Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Neurodivergence, Students, LGBTQ+

Years of Experience

I place emphasis on building a collaborative relationship, where with warmth and some good humor, we can figure out together what a healthy mind might look like for you.

Melissa Kwiatkowski,

LMHC

License number

#007190

Therapy style

I value curiosity and connection. I entered this field with an understanding that taking care of our minds is essential to living healthy, fulfilling lives. I believe an important element of a healthy mind is healthy supports. I place emphasis on building a collaborative relationship, where with warmth and some good humor, we can figure out together what a healthy mind might look like for you. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. We will work together to begin to unravel patterns in thinking and behavior and learn new skills for healthier living. Every individual is unique and therefore I value being eclectic in my style and approach. My intent is to create an authentic, compassionate, space where growth occurs.

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Mental Health Counseling, Brooklyn College

Interests

I love to take my dog Bucky to a nearby nature reserve to play with his canine friends. I'm also into being active and playing sports. I enjoy basketball and the occasional bike ride. In my down time I also look forward to delving into a good mystery book.