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Understand
Explore the experiences, patterns, and emotions influencing how you feel today, supported by psychoeducation that makes your mental health make sense.
Licensed Psychologist · Maryland
Find clarity in a gentle space.
Individual therapy for preteens, teens, and adults seeking support with anxiety, eating disorders, mood disorders, and life transitions — grounded in evidence-based care.
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Meet Melissa
Licensed Psychologist · Maryland
Dr. Melissa Brenner is a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, guiding individuals to regain control of their lives through evidence-based therapy in a warm and compassionate environment.
Her doctoral residency and fellowship at Duke University provided specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), along with a comprehensive background in addressing complex mental health challenges.
What sets her practice apart is the integration of empirically supported treatments with a genuinely warm approach — combining effective interventions with psychoeducation so clients understand their own mental health and achieve lasting, meaningful results.
With eight years of clinical experience, Melissa works with preteens, teens, and adults in individual therapy. She is an ally to LGBTQ+ clients and single parents.
Credentials
Licensed Psychologist, PsyD — State of Maryland (License #07460)
Education
PsyD, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (2024). Doctoral residency and fellowship at Duke University.
Specialties
Anxiety · Eating Disorders · Mood Disorders
Practice
Eight years of clinical experience · Virtual sessions throughout Maryland
Therapy that feels collaborative and personal
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Connect
Draw on CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based therapy, motivational interviewing, and prolonged exposure — tailored to your needs rather than a fixed protocol.
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Move Forward
Build practical skills and new perspectives that support meaningful, sustainable change and get you closer to your goals.
Treatment is individualized rather than one-size-fits-all. The pace, focus, and structure of our work together are shaped by what matters most to you.
How I Can Help
Individual therapy for preteens, teens, and adults, with specialized training across several clinical domains.
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Mood Disorders & Depression
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- ADHD
- Stress & Sleep Difficulties
- Relationship & Peer Issues
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
- Weight Management
Online therapy designed to fit into your life
Melissa provides secure virtual psychotherapy appointments for clients located in Maryland — individual sessions for preteens, teens, and adults.
Sessions are typically approximately 55 minutes. Private-pay individual sessions are $200.
At a glance
- Session length
- ~55 minutes
- Private pay
- $200 per session
- Format
- Secure telehealth
- Ages served
- Preteens · Teens · Adults
Insurance & Payment
Melissa works with select insurance plans through Headway. Headway makes it easy to verify your insurance benefits and understand your expected cost before scheduling.
Accepted plans
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Out-of-network benefits
Accepted plans are confirmed through Headway during scheduling.
Private pay is $200 per individual session. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and HSA cards are accepted. Contact Melissa with questions about fees or coverage.
Get in Touch
Reaching out is often the hardest step. Melissa is glad to answer questions about scheduling, availability, or whether working together may be a good fit.
- Phone
- (410) 656-9338
- Voicemail
- Messages left by phone reach a secure, confidential voicemail and are returned as soon as possible.
- Location
- Maryland · Virtual practice
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