Melanie Dideriksen
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, MA, LPC
About
I've suffered with OCD, panic, and anxiety since I was a child. I became an OCD therapist to help teach people that OCD doesn’t have the final say! My number one priority is that you feel safe and can trust me. We will face your fears together, starting small, using the gold standard of treatment for OCD. Our goal is for you to become your own therapist in the long run. I have worked for many years with people who struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and specific phobias.
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About
I've suffered with OCD, panic, and anxiety since I was a child. I became an OCD therapist to help teach people that OCD doesn’t have the final say! My number one priority is that you feel safe and can trust me. We will face your fears together, starting small, using the gold standard of treatment for OCD. Our goal is for you to become your own therapist in the long run. I have worked for many years with people who struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and specific phobias.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Care Network HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield - Michigan, Cigna, EMI health, Forest County Potawatomi, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Priority Health, United Healthcare
LOCATION
Accepting members in Michigan
EDUCATION
- Spring Arbor University
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Christianity
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Melanie
N.B.
Jul 16, 2024
There was a lot of anxiety about starting exposure therapy. Melanie has been amazing every step of the way. We havent even started exposure yet because she is so thorough. Melanie is patient, understanding, kind and reassuring. She has been on the other end of this therapy and has been successful with the treatment. I can't say enough positive words about her!!
E.A.
Jul 12, 2024
I recently started therapy with Melanie, and she's already proven to be an incredible therapist. From our very first session, Melanie has been warm, understanding, and incredibly accommodating. She creates a space where I feel safe and comfortable opening up about anything on my mind. Melanie listens attentively and offers thoughtful guidance that's already making a positive impact on my life. I'm grateful to have Melanie as my therapist and look forward to continuing our journey together!
M.S.
Aug 31, 2023
I 10/10 recommend NOCD to anyone struggling with ocd. I was diagnosed nearly 30 years ago and have been in and out of therapy during that time. Nothing has helped me like NOCD. My therapist is amazing 👏
V.H.
Aug 07, 2023
She was easy to talk to and non-judgemental.
P.F.
Jul 21, 2023
Melanie has quickly helped me understand what I’m dealing with and our plan forward. Very very helpful
B.J.
Jun 26, 2023
I’ve recently seen quite a few therapists, none nearly as good as Melanie. I’m glad I’ve got her on my side
Z.P.
Apr 27, 2023
Sessions with Melanie have been great thus far, still a long journey of recovery and ERP ahead to get into but I value the first couple of sessions we’ve had and hopeful about the next steps.
M.H.
Mar 03, 2023
Melanie really knows how to get me centered again. She doesn’t reassure me (of course) but I always somehow feel more.. centered and ready to take on my challenges after I speak with her.
M.H.
Feb 17, 2023
I absolutely love Melanie. I actually feel genuinely comfortable telling her my fears and my truth. She’s kind, professional and I feel like I’ve known her forever. She certainly has a way of making me feel comfortable, seen and not judged.
R.J.
Jan 20, 2023
My therapist is amazing!
T.M.
Dec 19, 2022
Melanie is fantastic! She always knows what I’m feeling and has great ideas for exposures.
K.B.
Dec 12, 2022
Melanie is awesome!!
M.J.
Aug 17, 2022
Melanie is very empathetic and caring. I’m so happy that God brought her into my life to help beat this.
S.S.
Aug 16, 2022
It’s safe to say that Melanie is the best OCD therapist I have ever worked with. She understands the OCD experience and it well-trained in ERP and ACT tools. Truly, I have made more progress with her in one month than I have with previous therapists. She is thoughtful of her clients and is easy to relate to. She’s seen it all, so there is no judgement with obsessions (a fear I had when finding a therapist). Melanie balances empathy with pushing you to confront your fears perfectly. I feel so lucky to work with her.
M.C.
Aug 11, 2022
Shows a lot of concern. Understanding. Good listener. I feel comfortable talking with therapist
M.S.
Jul 08, 2022
I am really happy that I found NOCD
C.V.
May 25, 2022
Melanie takes the time to truly understand the issues going on with her patients. Her ability to identify with her patients in an uplifting way is very helpful.
anonymous
Mar 25, 2022
Melanie is amazing! Already seeing progress I didn’t even know I was making! I can see the light!!!
anonymous
Mar 18, 2022
Melanie is amazing! I’m scared but also excited to start my ERP therapy. I know she can help me thru this.
anonymous
Mar 01, 2022
Thank you
anonymous
Dec 07, 2021
I have felt really positive after every session.
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