Melanie Hussain

Melanie Hussain accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Centivo, and Prime Health. 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 New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Melanie Hussain is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Melanie is licensed to practice in Florida and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Melanie’s New York license number is 2248, 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.

Melanie Hussain has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Melanie’s education and training include DMFT- Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Nova Southeastern University. Over that time, Melanie has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Melanie Hussain works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Stress, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Melanie spends most of their clinical time. Melanie also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Melanie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Melanie Hussain draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Melanie’s style is affirming, artistic, creative, empowering, and warm. In Melanie’s words: “I’m here to hold the weight with you and help you feel empowered through your pain.”

Melanie Hussain (she/her) offers therapy in English. Melanie provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Melanie Hussain offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Melanie is licensed in Florida and New York, 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 Melanie Hussain is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Melanie 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 Melanie’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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