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Melissa Janosek

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

18 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
+ 1 other state
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Melissa

I am passionate about aligning myself with clients to support them through life transitions, achieving work/life balance, coaching around dating and communication skills, assertiveness training, boundaries and goal attainment to name a few! I find that it is so imperative to take the time to invest in personal development in order to find out what it is you really want in life and who you truly are. Therapy can provide a space where you may press the pause button to get in touch with how you are really feeling about the important areas in your life and where you may make important discoveries about yourself with a professional who is absolutely rooting for your success. I believe in creating a nonjudgmental space where you can come as you are- not the perfect, polished version you may feel pressure to be in the world. I bring my own life experience, blended with extensive training and evidence-based therapy practices to meet you where you are currently and work together to take you where you want to go. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process and prioritize working on client-identified treatment goals at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My hope is for clients is that they leave each session feeling empowered and looking forward to the next session!

I believe in creating a nonjudgmental space where you can come as you are – not the perfect, polished version you may feel pressure to be in the world.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Empowering
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California and Florida residents

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Session Details

Practices in

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Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Melissa Janosek, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #81902 (exp December 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Melissa Janosek accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, and Centivo. 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Melissa Janosek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Melissa is licensed to practice in California and Florida, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Melissa’s California license number is 81902, 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 Janosek has been practicing therapy for 18 years. Melissa’s education and training include MS - Social Work, Barry University School of Social Work, Miami. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Melissa is part of that group.

Melissa Janosek specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, and Stress. 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 Janosek draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Melissa’s style is action-oriented, affirming, empowering, and direct. In Melissa’s words: “I believe in creating a nonjudgmental space where you can come as you are – not the perfect, polished version you may feel pressure to be in the world.”

Melissa Janosek (she/her) offers therapy in English. Melissa identifies as White.

Melissa Janosek offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Melissa is licensed in California and Florida, 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 Janosek 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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