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Melissa George, LMSW

Social Worker

Gender: Female
Experience: 10 years

About Melissa George, LMSW

Melissa George, LMSW is a social worker, addiction / substance abuse counselor, mental health counselor, professional counselor, clinical social worker, behavior analyst, case manager / care coordinator, counselor, and health educator. Ms. Melissa George has 10 years of experience in social work.

Education

Melissa George, LMSW earned a degree of a Licensed Master of Social Work.

Licenses

Melissa George, LMSW has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since February 20, 2014, and her NPI number is 1770908295.

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Melissa George, please call (516) 822-6111.

Social Worker

A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.

Social Workers in Hicksville, NY

Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselor

Ms. Melissa George is an Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselor in Hicksville, NY with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating addiction and mental health disorders responsible for addiction. As an Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselor, Melissa George, LMSW performs diagnosis and treatment of addiction to alcohol and drugs. Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling is a medical specialty dedicated to researching and treating all types of substance addiction disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselors include alcohol and drug addiction. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselors include conducting patient interviews, administering drug tests, creating treatment plans, participating in therapy sessions, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.

Addiction Substance Abuse Counselors in Hicksville, NY

Mental Health Counselor

Ms. Melissa George is a Mental Health Counselor in Hicksville, NY with special training and skill in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom holistic solutions. As a Mental Health Counselor, Melissa George, LMSW performs assessments and diagnostics, psychotherapy, treatment planning, and crisis management. Mental Health Counseling is flexible, consumer-driven therapy that combines psychotherapy with practical, problem resolution strategies. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Mental Health Counselors include substance abuse, anger management, bullying, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, and LGBTQ issues. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Mental Health Counselors include listening compassionately, analyzing emotions and experiences, determining client goals and insights, developing holistic therapeutic strategies for good mental health.

Mental Health Counselors in Hicksville, NY

Professional Counselor

Ms. Melissa George is a Professional Counselor in Hicksville, NY with special training and skill in assessing patient mental health and treating cognitive, psychological, and behavioral disorders using a wide variety of therapy techniques. As a Professional Counselor, Melissa George, LMSW performs diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, providing therapy to clients in individual and group settings, research into advanced therapy techniques and applications, and referral to medical mental health professionals as needed . Professional Counseling is a healthcare specialty centered on providing mental and emotional guidance and therapy to treat mental, emotional, and addictive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Professional Counselors include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), behavioral disorders, phobias, bereavement, marital hardship, attempted suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual abuse, . Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Professional Counselors include psychotherapy, cognitive behavior disorder (CBD) therapy, crisis management, mental health assessment, intelligence quotient examinations, marriage counseling, one-on-one therapy sessions, anger management therapy, and stress management.

Professional Counselors in Hicksville, NY

Clinical Social Worker

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

Clinical Social Workers in Hicksville, NY

Behavior Analyst

Ms. Melissa George is a Behavior Analyst in Hicksville, NY with special training and skill in improving patients' quality of life by helping to adjust their behaviors. As a Behavior Analyst, Melissa George, LMSW performs behavioral assessments, patient parent education, and liaisons with other mental health professionals. Behavior Analysis is a medical specialty centered on improving patients' mental or physical behavioral health by applying the principles of behavioral psychology to structured treatment plans. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Behavior Analysts include autism, drug addiction, eating disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and congenital birth defects. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Behavior Analysts include conducting research and behavior assessments, participating in one-on-one therapy sessions with patients, and formulating and overseeing treatment plans to adjust patient behavior for positive goal achievement.

A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential (such as a license) to practice behavior analysis independently. Behavior analysts provide the required supervision to assistant behavior analysts and behavior technicians. A behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing and revising behavior-analytic treatment plans, training others to implement components of treatment plans, and overseeing implementation of treatment plans.

Behavior Analysts in Hicksville, NY

Case Manager / Care Coordinator

A person who provides case management services and assists an individual in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and/or other services. The person has the ability to provide an assessment and review of completed plan of care on a periodic basis. This person is also able to take collaborative action to coordinate the services with other providers and monitor the enrollee's progress toward the cost-effective achievement of objectives specified in the plan of care. Credentials may vary from an experience in the fields of psychology, social work, rehabilitation, nursing or a closely related human service field, to a related Assoc of Arts Degree or to nursing credentials. Some states may require certification in case management.

Case Manager Care Coordinators in Hicksville, NY

Counselor

Ms. Melissa George is a Counselor in Hicksville, NY with special training and skill in identifying solutions to personal, social, and psychological problems. As a Counselor, Melissa George, LMSW performs therapies that offer support and guidance to individuals or groups in order to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Counseling is a series of confidential, one-on-one or group meetings designed to help patients solve issues affecting their mental health and well-being. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Counselors include addiction, trauma, grief, depression, eating disorders, anger management, career choice, abuse, phobias, chronic pain, and relationship problems. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Counselors include child, individual, group, couples, mental health, rehabilitation, school, and marriage and family counseling.

A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.

Counselors in Hicksville, NY

Health Educator

Health educators work in a variety of settings providing education to individuals or groups of individuals on healthy behaviors, wellness, and health-related topics with the goal of preventing diseases and health problems. Health educators generally require a bachelor's degree and may receive additional training, such as through mentoring, internships, or volunteer work.

Health Educators in Hicksville, NY
  • Alcohol Addiction
  • Benzodiazepine Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Exercise Addiction
  • Food Addiction
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)
  • Kratom Addiction
  • Narcotics Addiction
  • Porn Addiction
  • Process Addiction
  • Psychostimulant Addiction
  • Sex Addiction
  • Smoking Addiction
  • Sugar Addiction
  • Tianeptine Addiction
  • Tobacco Use Disorder (Nicotine Addiction)
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Addiction Wellness Coaching
  • Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
  • Drug Addiction Treatment
  • Food Addiction Treatment
  • Gambling Addiction Therapy
  • Individualized Addiction Treatment Plan
  • Internet Addiction Disorder Treatment
  • Intravenous (IV) NAD+ Addiction Treatment
  • Opiate Addiction Treatment
  • Sex Addiction Treatment
  • Smoking Addiction Treatment
  • Sugar Addiction Treatment
  • Video Game Addiction Treatment

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