ABOUT DR. MELISSA SHARP & ASSOCIATES

DR. MELISSA SHARP – ACCEPTING PATIENTS/ BRIEF THERAPY ONLY

(In Person or Telehealth Provider in 39 States)

Hi! I’m Dr. Melissa Sharp and I’m a clinical psychologist and the practice owner. I earned my doctorate degree in psychology from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2001. I specialize in helping clients resolve the effects of trauma. I am a Level 2 trained Deep Brain Reorienting therapist as well as a Level 3 Rapid Resolution Therapy therapist. I prefer to work with clients who have specific therapy goals that they would like to address within a short period of time. Some clients have a therapist that they see on an ongoing basis and come to me specifically for trauma therapy. I have effectively treated a variety of issues such as trauma-related stress (PTSD), grief, anxiety, self-destructive behaviors (including drug or alcohol cravings), guilt, resentment, and low self-esteem.  I am in the following insurance networks: BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, Magellan, PHCS, Medicare, and Optum (United Behavioral Health). I am licensed to provide online therapy in 39 states through PsyPact including: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

 

RRT has been a great tool for my family. The way it generalizes to other areas is quite amazing and has been so helpful to us all. Having used more traditional approaches in the past and then RRT, I see a huge difference in both the effectiveness and length of time spent in therapy. Thank you Melissa!      –L. R. 

I just spent a couple of years trying to build myself up to quitting smoking – but one life stress after another kept me from doing it….”Oh this is a tough week coming up,” or “this is terrible PMS, I can’t do it right now.” “Family coming to visit, once they leave” etc. Well last year I started noticing changes and realized menopause was beginning to make its appearance. From stories I’ve heard about other women’s experiences, I thought, “this is going to be several years of ups and downs – I’ll never find a good time to quit.” So I talked to Melissa and not only did she help me to quit smoking (with minimal side effects), she also treated me for anger and dark moods that had really been getting me down. This was over 5 months ago. I’ve waited until now to see how I was doing. I still have a nauseating feeling when I visualize my cigarettes and haven’t returned to that overwhelming rage and depression that I had experienced before. This was after only 3 sessions with Melissa. I truly felt safe and secure with Melissa – there was no judgement – and she followed up with me, making sure that I knew genuine help was there when I needed it. I’m so grateful for the help and support I needed and received.        –K.E.

DR. JILL LEVINSKY

Hello! I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who has over 20 years of experience. I earned my Masters and Doctorate degrees at Roosevelt University in Chicago. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, heartache, and trauma. In addition to having training in several types of mainstream talk therapies, I have extensive training in Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT). In this approach, I am able to help clients quickly find relief from unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as well as clear the after effects of past traumas. I have found this approach to be more effective than other traditional talk therapies as it is based in neuroscience and involves engaging the whole brain (including the subconscious mind) in the therapy process. As a result, my clients experience significant improvements in their emotional wellbeing, often in a shorter time frame than other therapies. I am available for appointments Monday through Thursday and Saturday’s. I am in the following insurance networks: BCBS PPO, United Behavioral Health, Aetna, Cigna, and Medicare.

~ “When I went to see Jill, I couldn’t sleep at night and was very depressed because of old memories. After a session of Rapid Resolution Therapy, I am a pretty happy person.” -P.C.

~ After a session of Rapid Resolution Therapy: “Jill made me feel extremely comfortable. I feel ‘free’ from an emotional burden. ” -Emily

~I’ve been a client of Dr. Levinsky for the last few months. I’ve been very impressed with her professionalism, skills, and honesty. She’s been extremely helpful in working with me to get through this tough patch in my life.” – Mike

BRITTANY WATKINS  – TELEHEALTH ONLY

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as a registered nurse. I earned my masters degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a full-time nurse specializing in addictions, and also provide therapy to clients part-time. I specialize in treating addictions and substance abuse/dependence. I also treat depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Helping my clients feel safe, comfortable, and understood is important to me. My approach is direct and educational, yet gentle and compassionate. I am in the following insurance networks: BCBS PPO, Aetna, and Cigna.

DANIELLE FLIKKEMA

Hi I’m Danielle, and I am Licensed School Social Worker. I earned a masters degree in social work from Indiana University in 2017. In addition to working full-time as a high school social worker, I provide individual therapy to kids and teens who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and difficulty with life changes. In addition to my experience working with children of all ages in several school settings, I have clinical experience working with kids in a mental health hospital setting. I am able to accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO insurance or self-pay. I am available for after school and early evening appointments.

MEGAN SOEN

Hi! I’m Megan Soen and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Northern Illinois University with full University honors, and a Master’s in Social Work with an emphasis in mental health from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. My passion is for helping survivors of trauma, most specifically childhood sexual abuse/assault. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and in the process of getting certified. In addition to treating trauma, I also treat children, teens and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety and difficulty with life changes. In my previous employment, I was an advocate for children who were involved in abuse allegations, and conducted forensic interviews with child victims. I am in the following insurance networks: BCBS PPO, Aetna, Medicare, Cigna, and United Healthcare.