About
Mental Health Therapist and Counselor Melissa Bustamante empowers mental wellness by working collaboratively with clients to manage or resolve mental distress. With 13 years of experience and various therapeutic approaches, Melissa helps individuals work through life adjustments, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders. Cultivate Hope KC serves children, adults, and families, offering a range of therapies, including traditional talk therapy, sand tray therapy, EMDR therapy, DBT-informed therapy, and creative art therapy. The practice is located at 5001 College Boulevard, Ste 107, Leawood, Kansas 66211, and can be reached at 913-318-4679 or via email at Melissa@cultivatehopekc.com.
Insurance & payment
Cultivate Hope KC accepts Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, New Directions | Lucet, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, and Out of Network insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- New Directions | Lucet
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Listed fee: $125 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Traditional Talk Therapy
Melissa uses traditional talk therapy to help individuals work through life adjustments, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders.
Sand Tray Therapy
Sand tray therapy is one of the various approaches Melissa uses to help individuals manage mental distress.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy is a treatment approach used by Melissa to help individuals work through traumatic experiences.
DBT-Informed Therapy
Melissa incorporates DBT-informed therapy into her practice to help individuals manage emotions and behaviors.
Creative Art Therapy
Creative art therapy is a unique approach used by Melissa to help individuals express and process their emotions.