Melissa Fuchs
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I believe therapy works best when you don't have to mask or hold yourself back, so I try to create that same space by being authentically myself, mixing seriousness with humor and curiosity. My background in hospice and home health taught me that everyone, no matter their situation, wants a life that feels meaningful to them, and I bring that same belief into helping members with OCD. If starting exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy feels scary, know that's completely normal. ERP is an evidence-based treatment that has been proven to be most effective for OCD, and I'll help you take steps that feel uncomfortable in the moment but get you closer to living without feeling trapped by your symptoms. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with depression, anxiety, PTSD and other trauma, ADHD, and grief and loss.
I believe therapy works best when you don't have to mask or hold yourself back, so I try to create that same space by being authentically myself, mixing seriousness with humor and curiosity. My background in hospice and home health taught me that everyone, no matter their situation, wants a life that feels meaningful to them, and I bring that same belief into helping members with OCD. If starting exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy feels scary, know that's completely normal. ERP is an evidence-based treatment that has been proven to be most effective for OCD, and I'll help you take steps that feel uncomfortable in the moment but get you closer to living without feeling trapped by your symptoms. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with depression, anxiety, PTSD and other trauma, ADHD, and grief and loss.
Location
Licensed in New York
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Agnosticism, Atheism
Education
Marywood University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Melissa
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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