"Alone we can do so little;  Together we can do so much" ​- Helen Keller

At Alliance NOVA, we recognize the importance of... Finding and fostering your individual strengths so that you can achieve your goals...Developing and maintaining a healthy support system...Establishing healthier cognitive & behavioral patterns to promote positive change in your life
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About

Alliance NOVA, PLLC was established in 2018 by Northern Virginia native, Melanie Fraim, M.Ed., LPC. Melanie has over 15 years of experience working as a mental health professional. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan in 2000 and earned her Master's Degree from George Mason University in 2007. Melanie has enjoyed a diverse career working in community mental health settings (residential treatment, outpatient treatment, juvenile detention centers) and in private practice. She has extensive experience working with a variety of populations, and has found her passion to be serving the needs of adolescents, young adults, and parents. Melanie utilizes cognitive-behavioral and strengths-based strategies to help clients achieve their treatment goals. ​ Areas of expertise & interest include: depression anxiety LGBTQ+ population divorce/blended families adjustment disorders school transitions (middle school, high school, college) social skills mood disorders stress management/coping parenting life changes and transitions ​ ​
Melanie Fraim
LPC

Services

Areas of expertise and interest include:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Divorce
  • Blended Families
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Social Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Stress
  • Coping Skills
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • Relationship Issues

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Out of Network

Testimonials

“I came to Melanie for help with a strained relationship with my parents. I had a couple of therapists before Melanie, none of which had the same level of warmth and honesty. She genuinely cares about my issues and her room always feels like a safe space.”

Client S

“As a parent, you feel she really listens and wants to help with any issues you may be having a difficult time dealing with. We always feel better after sessions with her and we feel she has enabled us to be better parents for a child with anxiety. ”

Parent of Client M

Locations

A street map for office location at Herndon, VA 20170

Virtual Only

Herndon, VA 20170

In Person AND Telehealth

431B Carlisle Dr.
Herndon, VA 20170

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