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Mel Coleman

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) · Connecticut

Therapist

Mel (she/they) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at Well Being Sanctuary, practicing under the clinical supervision of Laura Bertrand, LPC. She offers affirming support to LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and chronically ill communities, and she brings lived experience to the work, not only training.

What working with Mel is like

Mel draws on ACT, CBT, REBT, and DBT, and on a clinical foundation built during her practicum at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, working with substance use and co-occurring conditions. She meets people as they are, with room for the whole of who you are.

Training

  • Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Walden University
  • Clinical practicum · Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • CBT, REBT, and DBT

Specialties

LGBTQIA+ identity Neurodivergence (ADHD & autism) Chronic illness & pain Burnout Anxiety & depression
Insurance accepted

Anthem · Aetna · Cigna · Medicaid

Licensing & telehealth

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) in Connecticut, practicing under the clinical supervision of Laura Bertrand, LPC. Telehealth across Connecticut.