Melanie Tibbitts, LMSW
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What is your profession and title?
Licensed Master Social Worker
What is your Certification or License # Number?
Licensed by State of Michigan #6801115042
Where did you obtain your education? Please list degrees and/or certificates received.
Grand Valley State University, Master of Social Work
Which ethnicity do you identify as?
Hispanic/ Latine
How would you describe your gender?(Optional)
Female
What languages do you offer services in?
English
Do you offer interpretation services?
No.
Do you have a religious affiliation?
-None_
Preferred Pronouns
She/Her
About Service
How are you providing mental health services?
Virtual Services, In-Person Services
Client Age
Children (5-10), Pre-Teens (11-13), Teenagers (14-19), Adults
I have lived or trained experience with the following communities:
Veterans, People with Disabilities, Navigating living with chronic pain/illness, Neurodivergent, Migrants/Immigrants, Sex Worker Allied, Single Parents, Caregivers
I have lived or trained experience with the following sexual orientations:
Asexual, Bi-Sexual, Gay, Intersex, Lesbian, Nonbinary, Non-Monogamy, Pansexual, Polyamorous, Queer, Transgender, Two Spirit
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes
Do you offer a sliding scale
Yes
Insurance Accepted
What insurances do you offer?
Aetna, ASR Health Benefits, Blue Care Network, BlueCross and BlueShield, McLaren, Medicare, Meridian, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Specialty Areas
What are your specialty areas?
Attachment, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Life Transitions, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Stress Suicidal Ideation, Women's Issues
Message from clinician
Statement to Client
Experiencing pain and life’s challenges can lead us to distance ourselves from difficult emotions. Over time, this disconnection can create a sense of fragmentation, causing us to respond in ways that feel misaligned with who we truly are. It can affect how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and our overall sense of well-being. Healing begins when we gently turn toward these experiences with curiosity, compassion, and understanding, allowing the parts of ourselves that may have been pushed aside to be acknowledged and integrated.
I offer a compassionate, respectful space where your emotional experience is valued. I support adults, couples, and children facing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Using attachment-based and Internal Family Systems approaches, I focus on building trust and fostering healthy connections with yourself and others.
Together, we will engage in a process of self-exploration and growth that nurtures self-compassion and acceptance. By honoring both your strengths and vulnerabilities, you can reconnect with your authentic self and move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I offer a compassionate, respectful space where your emotional experience is valued. I support adults, couples, and children facing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Using attachment-based and Internal Family Systems approaches, I focus on building trust and fostering healthy connections with yourself and others.
Together, we will engage in a process of self-exploration and growth that nurtures self-compassion and acceptance. By honoring both your strengths and vulnerabilities, you can reconnect with your authentic self and move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Contact Information
Address
416 Plymouth Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Phone
Zip/Post Code
49505
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Location
416 Plymouth Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA