Independence, MO
Independence
4721 S. Cliff Ave Suite 200
Independence, MO 64055
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Independence, MO 64055
Melody Duarte
PLPC
Therapist
About Melody Duarte
Does life feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel of cycles? Does it feel like you’re struggling to find the light at the end of a tunnel that you’re desperately seeking? How about having your thoughts feeling like a tornada that you can’t get out of? Hi, I’m Melody! I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, stress management, mood concerns, and identity development. My specialties include trauma-informed care, holistic therapy with somatic practices, and mindfulness-based approaches. I work with late adolescents, young adults, adults, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My approach blends evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT with mindfulness, somatic, and person-centered techniques. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly heard while being supported in taking meaningful steps toward healing, resilience, and self-discovery.
Clients often describe me as warm, soft-spoken, and action-oriented. I see myself as your biggest fan while also helping you move toward growth with direct support and practical strategies. I truly believe you already hold the strength to heal, and I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. Get scheduled today!
Melody can be found at the following location:
Specialties:
Insurance Accepted:
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: HMO
- Aetna
- All Savers
- Ambetter
- Ambetter: Medicaid
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
- Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
- BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
- Carelon: Medicaid
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Freedom Network
- Healthy Blue: Medicaid
- Home State Health: Medicaid
- Home State Health: Show Me Healthy Kids Medicaid
- Luminare Health
- Medicaid
- Meritain
- MO HealthNet: Medicaid
- Optum: Medicaid
- Oscar
- Self Pay
- Surest/UHC
- UHC Community Plan: Medicaid
- UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicaid
Therapy Types:
- Individual Therapy
- Couples/Marriage Therapy
Therapeutic Approaches:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Training
- Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
- Somatic Experiencing
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Yoga/Breathwork
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Adlerian Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy
- Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy
- Spiritual or Holistic Approach