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Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW

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Specializes in: Social Work

Professional interests include: trauma, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mood disorders

3100 W Lake Street Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55416

(612) 925-6033

Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW is a social worker in Minneapolis, MN specializing in social work. Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW is affiliated with Associated Clinic of Psychology and ASSOCIATED CLINIC OF PSYCHOLOGY INC.

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3100 W Lake Street Suite 210
Minneapolis, MN 55416

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Some issues Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW can help you with:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

mental health therapy	120

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	46
Dementia	71
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	524

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	21
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	67
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	587

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	26
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	63
Cancer	11

mental health therapy	580

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	25
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	58
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	957

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW treated as a social worker in Minneapolis, MN were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	554

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	20

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	7
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW treated were depression, hypertension, dementia and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	16
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	1
Dementia	25

Education & Training

She has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mrs. Melina Victoria Simonson, MSW, LICSW is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Associated Clinic of Psychology

ASSOCIATED CLINIC OF PSYCHOLOGY INC

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