The Women's Center
Melanie Becker is a skilled psychotherapist with extensive experience in trauma-informed care, particularly for survivors of sexual assault. Since June 2015, Melanie has operated a private practice providing individual therapy. In their dual role as Trauma Therapist and Counseling Coordinator at The Women's Center since December 2013, Melanie has developed therapy groups, conducted outreach, and empowered clients. Previous roles include Clinical Social Worker at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, where Melanie led end-of-life decision-making and provided support to families, and Student Therapist at the DC Rape Crisis Center, focusing on crisis intervention for sexual assault survivors. Melanie's background also includes case management and support work across various healthcare settings, alongside a commitment to public health education through the U.S. Peace Corps. Melanie holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from The Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business Management from Alverno College.
The Women's Center
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Founded in 1974, The Women’s Center is a unique service provider dedicated to significantly improving the well-being of individuals and families in the Washington DC region. We offer counseling, education, and support services to help clients transition through times of personal challenge so they can go on to live healthy, stable lives. Our two locations – Vienna, VA and Washington, DC – offer compassionate, comprehensive services to ensure that clients from all walks of life can receive a high level of care, regardless of their ability to pay. Each year, The Women’s Center works with thousands of men, women, teens, and children through our wide range of services. The Center provides a sliding fee scale to maintain accessibility to those in need, no matter their financial situation. No matter how wide our range of services become, our core is focused the person in need of counseling and support.