Melanie A. Dowler
- Gender: Female
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1831738764
Melanie A. Dowler LPC
Mental Health Counselor
She is located at 430 Dixie Plaza in Natchitoches, LA 71457. Can help patients with the following: Anger Management, Anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831738764. Appointment can be made via the phone number (318) 357-9009.
Conditions treated
Melanie A. Dowler, being an mental health counselor, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Melanie A. Dowler.
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Career Counseling
- Child Abuse
- Compassion Fatigue
- Depression
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Isolation
- Life Transitions
- Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
- Mental Illness
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Online Therapy
- Parenting
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality and Religion
- Stress
- Trauma
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Melanie A. Dowler as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
CHRISTUS Health Plan
Network data as of Jan 1, 1900, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Bronze Essential | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold Essential | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold Plus | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Silver Essential | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Silver Essential Plus | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Bronze Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Silver Plus | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
HMO Louisiana
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from HMO Louisiana
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible | POS · Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible | POS · Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus + $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Melanie A. Dowler is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Melanie A. Dowler is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor .
Bills through: Family Care Center Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
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Questions & Answers
Does Melanie A. Dowler accept insurance?
Melanie A. Dowler is listed in-network for 35 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Melanie A. Dowler treat?
Melanie A. Dowler provides treatment for Anger Management, Anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Melanie A. Dowler?
Melanie A. Dowler's office is located at 430 Dixie Plaza in Natchitoches, LA 71457.