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Melissa Nielsen, LMSW

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Provider Type: Social Worker

Specialties:
Certifications:
  • Licensed Master Social Worker

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General Summary

Melissa is a licensed master social worker who has worked in a variety of settings over the course of her career. She feels very fortunate to be a part of Texas Oncology and is honored when patients and their loved ones share their struggles and experiences with her. Her role with Texas Oncology is to provide psychosocial support and community resources to patients and caregivers.

Education

  • Masters in Master of Science, Social Work
    The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
  • Bachelors in Bachelor of Science, Psychology
    Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO

Medical Practice

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Care Transitions Manager, Denton, TX (July 2017 – July 2022)
  • Texas DADS, Denton State Supported Living Center, Social Worker, Denton, TX (March 2015 – July 2017)
  • My Health My Resources of Tarrant County, Mental Health Care Coordinator, Fort Worth, TX (January 2014 – March 2015)