Mel Bayles (they/them)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Your story matters, and you are important. Let's explore how your past has shaped you and work together to write the next chapter.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Boston, MA
Supervised by Ashley Nelson, LICSW

About My Clients

I specialize in working with teens and young adults facing complex trauma, religious trauma, identity struggles, isolation, family dynamics, and depression/suicidality. While I can support a wide range of needs, I'm especially passionate about helping those who feel most alone, providing a sense of safety and belonging both within themselves and in their relationships with others.

My Background and Approach

I understand that therapy can be challenging, especially for those who have had negative past experiences or find it hard to trust someone new. My priority is to create a safe, empathetic space where clients feel understood and cared for. I consider it a true honor to hold space for my clients, and I don’t take the therapeutic relationship lightly. I view clients as the experts of their own experiences—my role is to help them make sense of those experiences and co-create a path forward.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that a meaningful community is essential to both individual well-being and the health of society. When we learn to love ourselves and others, we have the power to shape a kinder, more compassionate world. I also believe in the transformative power of stories; by engaging with them, we connect more deeply with ourselves and those around us.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Tufts
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175/session

Info

833-775-6252 Email Mel
Resilience Lab
Boston, MA 02110

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