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Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST

Dr. Melissa L Donahue

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
589 Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Let's Connect (201) 688-7019
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As a leader in sexual health and wellness, Dr. Donahue understands the complexities many people face in their lives and how it can impact their sexuality. All people are sexual beings, and their quality of life can suffer when experiencing challenges in this area. All ages, genders, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds can benefit from sex therapy. Dr. Donahue's broad spectrum of knowledge is advantageous when working with the whole patient, leaning into the body-mind connection.
Through her collective training from Rutgers University for her Doctorate and Boston University for her Master’s, coupled with over 25 years of clinical experience additionally in disabilities, geriatrics, maternal child health, oncology, & substance abuse, she can unveil the underlying issues and help you improve your life.
Dr. Donahue’s therapeutic style is to customize and treat each patient uniquely through effective talk therapy by using a solution-focused, humanistic approach to work through your sexual challenges. Her patients are seen individually or as couples. Patients who have benefitted struggled with differences in desire, arousal, orgasm challenges, & pain
Call or Dr. Melissa L Donahue now for a free 15 minute consultation - (201) 688-7019

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

MD Counseling, LLC

589 Franklin Turnpike

Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 688-7019
We can handle all therapy needs. We are offering HIPPA compliant Zoom sessions and in person therapy day or evening
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$260 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
My expertise and comfort in addressing all aspects of life is to your advantage. I work with individuals & couples to address disconnection
Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Let's Connect (201) 688-7019
Photo of Dr. Melissa L Donahue, DSW, LCSW, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

MD Counseling, LLC

589 Franklin Turnpike

Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 688-7019
We can handle all therapy needs. We are offering HIPPA compliant Zoom sessions and in person therapy day or evening
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$260 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
My expertise and comfort in addressing all aspects of life is to your advantage. I work with individuals & couples to address disconnection
Dr. Melissa L Donahue

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $260
  • Couple Sessions $260
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Our practice is out-of-network for all insurances. We provide a Superbill to all our patients after every session so you can get reimbursed faster.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 688-7019
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Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST
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Our practice is out-of-network for all insurances. We provide a Superbill to all our patients after every session so you can get reimbursed faster.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 688-7019
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Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05280800 Melissa L Donahue
  • In Practice for 28 Years
  • Certificate from Boston University Louis Lowy Certificate / 1999
  • Certificate from AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor / 2009
  • Attended Rutgers University, School of Social Work- Doctorate Program , DSW, Graduated 2023
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (201) 688-7019
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Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (201) 688-7019
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Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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If you are struggling with your sex life as an individual or a couple, let's work together to change that. Improving your body awareness and communication with your partner is the starting point to a quality sex life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 688-7019
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Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST
"
If you are struggling with your sex life as an individual or a couple, let's work together to change that. Improving your body awareness and communication with your partner is the starting point to a quality sex life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 688-7019
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Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST

4 Endorsements

Dr. Jodi Manning
Dr. Jodi Manning
Clinical Social Work/TherapistDSWLCSW
Dr. Donahue is a genuinely caring, insightful, skilled, and professional therapist.
Infidelity + Marriage Counseling
Infidelity + Marriage Counseling
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
I highly recommend Melissa for any individual &/or couple in serious need of sex therapy, due to mismatched sexual desire & relationship issues. Melissa excels in addressing communication challenges that interfere with feeling seen, heard, & supported.
Nancy Dykstra-Powers
Nancy Dykstra-Powers
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Melissa is extremely knowledgeable in matters related to sex and sexuality. Do not hesitate to seek her counsel.
Genevieve Gellert, Lcsw LLC
Genevieve Gellert, Lcsw LLC
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSWCST
I highly recommend Melissa for their exceptional LCSW supervision in my AASECT sex therapy certification journey. Her sex therapy expertise, guidance, & dedication were invaluable to my professional growth and success.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • AASECT certified
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Informed
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Foundational education in sexual health and wellness is critical to improve everyone's sex life. I coupled different therapeutic models to meet the individual needs of each person. Additionally, adding EMDR to my therapeutic toolbox has been advantageous to those who have struggled for years.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 688-7019
Photo of Dr. Melissa L Donahue, DSW, LCSW, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST
"
Foundational education in sexual health and wellness is critical to improve everyone's sex life. I coupled different therapeutic models to meet the individual needs of each person. Additionally, adding EMDR to my therapeutic toolbox has been advantageous to those who have struggled for years.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 688-7019
Photo of Dr. Melissa L Donahue, DSW, LCSW, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST

Location

Primary Location

MD Counseling, LLC

589 Franklin Turnpike

Ridgewood, NJ 07450

(201) 688-7019
"
We can handle all therapy needs. We are offering HIPPA compliant Zoom sessions and in person therapy day or evening
Call for a free consultation now - (201) 688-7019
Photo of Dr. Melissa L Donahue, DSW, LCSW, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST
"
We can handle all therapy needs. We are offering HIPPA compliant Zoom sessions and in person therapy day or evening
Call for a free consultation now - (201) 688-7019
Photo of Dr. Melissa L Donahue, DSW, LCSW, CST, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dr. Melissa L Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST