ChoosingTherapy.com Logo
Back to Directory

Last edited 04/10/2026

Headshot of Ms. Melanie Gardner, Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern

Ms. Melanie Gardner

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
Online in Nevada
Headshot of Ms. Melanie Gardner, Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Slide
Slide
Slide
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman
Location
Loading...
Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAddictionAnger managementPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Veterans' issues
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyLoss/GriefBorderline Personality DisorderAutism spectrum disorderBipolar disorderChronic illnessChronic painCodependencyDevelopmental disordersDivorce & separationDrug addiction & abuseHoardingLearning disabilitiesLife coachingParenting issuesPremarital counselingCoping SkillsInfidelityAlcohol addiction & abuse
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyArt TherapyCognitive Processing TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyFamily Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyMulticultural TherapyPsychoanalytic TherapyReality TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingEmotionally Focused TherapyMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual TherapyGroup Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUMRUnitedHealthCare (UHC)Ambetter HealthCarelon Behavioral HealthCareSourceElevance HealthEvernorth Health ServicesGovernment Employees Health AssociationHumanaMagellan HealthMedicaidMedicareMeritain HealthMolina HealthcareOptumOxford Health PlansTRICAREWellpoint
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$100
Couples Counseling:$100
Individual Therapy:$100
Group Therapy:$100
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Ms. Melanie Gardner, Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, 11266-M is practicing under the supervision of Lileana Roque (Nevada, LCSW, 7692-C) at Insight Therapy Solutions.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Education
Walden University, Master of Social Work, 2023
Work HistoryI spent 22 years in healthcare before becoming a social worker, and those years taught me something important: medical treatment alone rarely addresses what people struggle with. I watched patients receive excellent clinical care while their real problems went unaddressed. That gap brought me to social work. My five years in acute care settings meant working with people during crisis. I learned to listen quickly and assess what someone needs versus what they say they need. That skill transferred directly into my current work with addiction, PTSD, chronic illness, and relationship issues. Crisis doesn't always look dramatic. Sometimes it's quiet desperation that's been building for years. I trained at Walden University in 2023, but my real education came from working with veterans navigating civilian life, individuals managing chronic pain alongside depression, and couples whose relationships had deteriorated under the weight of illness or betrayal. I work with teenagers, adults, and older individuals dealing with everything from autism and developmental disorders to gambling addiction and infertility grief. My healthcare background means I understand the medical side of chronic conditions, but I focus on how those conditions affect your daily life, your relationships, and sense of self. If you’d like support, you can reach me through Insight Therapy Solutions at 888-409-8976. You can also message me or use this link: https://bit.ly/3JQzitS (Copy and paste it into your browser).
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Ms. Melanie Gardner, RCSWI, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.