Dr. Melissa Bangle (LCP)

Psychologist

Phone Number 703-636-2888, ext. 12
Email Address mbangle@findingyoursolution.com
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Meet Dr. Melissa Bangle

Dr. Bangle is a licensed clinical psychologist and chronic illness psychologist who specializes in helping individuals navigate the psychological effects of major life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and long-term medical conditions. With deep expertise in health and rehabilitation psychology, she provides integrative, evidence-based care for people managing chronic illnesses, injuries, and disabilities. Her background is unique. Initially pursuing a career in occupational therapy or medicine due to her passion for supporting people with disabilities, Dr. Bangle earned her Bachelor’s in Physiology and Exercise Science from West Virginia University School of Medicine. While working in the health and fitness field, she shifted toward psychology, completing both her Master’s and Doctorate degrees with a focus on rehabilitation psychology. She received advanced training within the VA healthcare system, which deepened her understanding of the cultural and clinical needs of Veterans with disabilities. Her wide- ranging experience enables her to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to meet complex client needs — whether emotional, cognitive, or physical — and guide clients toward a better quality of life.

How Dr. Bangle Can Help

If you’ve experienced a life-altering injury such as spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, amputation, nerve injury, or vision loss — and are struggling to adjust — Dr. Bangle can help. If you are living with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia, functional neurological disorder, chronic migraines, chronic pain syndrome, insomnia, or chronic fatigue — and feel physically and emotionally drained — Dr. Bangle can help. If you are a caregiver or family member of someone with a serious medical condition, and are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure how to care for yourself while supporting a loved one — Dr. Bangle can help. If you’ve long struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, or a mood disorder related to chronic health issues or life transitions — Dr. Bangle can help.

A Unified Approach

The common thread in Dr. Bangle’s work is helping clients regain control, confidence, and quality of life when facing long-term emotional and physical health challenges. As a psychologist for medical trauma and adjustment to disability therapist, she uses a whole- person approach to guide her clients toward sustainable recovery. She supports clients by helping them:

Manage how chronic illness or injury impacts energy, motivation, self-worth, and daily function.
Build communication strategies for navigating healthcare systems, strengthening relationships, and finding meaningful social support.
Challenge negative self-talk, unhelpful beliefs, and grieve lost identities or dreams with compassion and perspective.
Enhance well-being through improved sleep, lifestyle change, and mind-body strategies.
Strengthen brain health through strategies for attention, memory, executive function, and problem-solving.

Treatment & Expertise

Dr. Bangle is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrates mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, and grief counseling into her work. She also has specialized experience in conducting presurgical psychological evaluations for procedures such as spine surgery, bariatric surgery, and organ transplantation. She brings a biopsychosocial lens to treatment — acknowledging the complex interaction between body, mind, and environment in health and healing.

Why Work With Dr. Bangle?

When you choose to work with Dr. Bangle, you’re choosing a partner in healing. Her approach is compassionate, empowering, and deeply attuned to your strengths, values, and goals. Whether you're searching for a rehabilitation therapist, a health psychologist, or a trusted guide through complex emotional and medical challenges — Dr. Bangle offers warmth, skill, and unwavering support.