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Melissa Koway-Montana

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

3 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In Pennsylvania
+ 2 other states
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Melissa

I am a trauma-focused therapist who believes the past shapes the present in ways we may not always recognize. I work with clients navigating ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, perfectionism, and body image concerns. Many of my clients are self-aware but still feel stuck, because healing requires more than insight—it also involves emotional and somatic work. In therapy, I focus on unlearning old patterns, building awareness, and creating lasting change.

I am a trauma-focused therapist who believes the past shapes the present in ways we may not always recognize.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Exploratory
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Neurodivergence

Approach

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio residents

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Session Details

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Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Melissa Koway-Montana accepts Centivo, Highmark, Prime Health, Capital Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Melissa Koway-Montana is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Melissa is licensed to practice in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Melissa’s Pennsylvania license number is PC015918, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Melissa Koway-Montana has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Melissa’s education and training include MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Immaculata University. Over that time, Melissa has worked closely with Neurodivergence.

Melissa Koway-Montana works with Neurodivergence and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, and Trauma. These are the areas where Melissa spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Melissa is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Melissa Koway-Montana draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). In sessions, Melissa’s style is authentic, direct, exploratory, mindful, and open-minded. In Melissa’s words: “I am a trauma-focused therapist who believes the past shapes the present in ways we may not always recognize.”

Melissa Koway-Montana (she/her) offers therapy in English. Melissa identifies as White.

Melissa Koway-Montana offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Melissa is licensed in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Melissa Koway-Montana is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Melissa will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Melissa’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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