Melissa Coker

Licensed professional counselor (LPC-S), Tuscaloosa, AL

Lifecare Wellness Counseling

Melissa Coker is a licensed professional counselor with a special focus on helping people with ADHD.

1830 4th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

At a glance

Experience

In the field since 2003

Insurance

Most insurance accepted

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About Melissa Coker

Melissa Coker is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor (LPC-S) on the Lifecare Wellness Counseling team. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in community mental health counseling at the University of Alabama. Her master's work had a concentration in marriage and family therapy.

She has worked in mental health and substance abuse counseling since 2003. She has counseled children, teens and adults with mental health, substance abuse and social-emotional needs. Her work includes giving assessments, using evidence-based interventions and coordinating community referrals.

She has a special focus on understanding and helping people with ADHD. During her graduate school internship, she focused on assessing and treating people of all ages with ADHD. She further honed her expertise at Bradford Health and Indian Rivers.

She values a trusting, non-judgmental relationship with each client. Her approach is integrative and shaped to fit each person, couple or family.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

ADHD Mental health counseling Substance abuse counseling Assessments Community referral coordination Children, teens and adults

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Education and credentials

College

University of Alabama (psychology)

Graduate school

University of Alabama (community mental health counseling)

License

Alabama

NPI

1124305081

Former name

Melissa Nippert

Location

1830 4th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Questions patients ask

Does Melissa Coker take insurance?

Lifecare Wellness Counseling accepts most insurance.

Does Melissa Coker offer telehealth?

Private pay counseling at Lifecare Wellness Counseling can be virtual.

Is Melissa Coker a doctor?

Melissa Coker is a licensed professional counselor, not a physician.

Where did Melissa Coker train?

She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Alabama.

Does Melissa Coker work with ADHD?

Yes, she has a special focus on helping people with ADHD. During her graduate school internship, she focused on assessing and treating people of all ages with ADHD.