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Melissa specializes in working with people from many walks of life -from those that are just looking to become more aware of their internal patterns to those with specific goals. She has experience working in high stress environments, with clients who have issues related to mental health, substance use, trauma, and more. She is also passionate about helping those who are interested in cultivating leadership skills, managing the stress of challenging work environments, supervising staff and employee burnout prevention.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
I am warm, engaging and view therapy as an educational and empowering process. I see my strengths as guiding the process, but not controlling. I emphasize how each client can take charge of their unique situation and provide the tools to do so as well as over 43 years of clinical practice experience. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and Maryland, the latter is my current virtual practice. I earned my MSW in 1979. I was employed for 42 years at a hospital on Long Island.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone.
’m a bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist with over 20 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, emotional challenges, and relationship stress. I also work with teens and children facing behavioral, academic, and emotional concerns.
I hold Master’s degrees in Social Work from NYU and in Clinical Psychology from the Psychiatric Hospital of Caracas. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical—helping you gain clarity, build self-worth, and create healthier, more secure connections.
I believe meaningful change begins with connection. Let’s start there.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
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With the use of therapy or medication I can treat you or your child so that impairments can be identified and the ability to function more easily is achieved.
My training allows me to diagnose and give treatment recommendations based on my assessment which consists of an evaluation gathering personal history, psychosocial and environmental stressors, and symptom review. I can help you understand the diagnosis and determine the cause of the difficulty with the use of medication or psychotherapy.
I am a double Board Certified Psychiatrist with Specialty Fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I completed my Adult Residency Training and Child and Adolescent Fellowship training at North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2009 and 2011 respectively.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar,
Welcome and thank you for taking that first step in supportive self-care. I am Shaqueen Walcott a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as an Advanced CASAC. Effective treatment demands deep engagement combined with an appropriate level of intervention. Working together, we will begin to rebuild, resilience, trust, and most importantly hope.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
I come from an expert background of psychology and sexology. I hold two graduate degrees, a Master's in Counseling Psychology and a Master's in Human Sexuality from the University at Albany and Widener University respectively. I am a sex positive practitioner who provides a safe space by which clients can work through the emotional issues that are blocking them from living their best life. I am a LGBTQIA and kink friendly therapist.
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
John D. Melendez is a bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor experienced in providing assessment and treatment to adolescents, adults, and families from diverse ethno-cultural and racial backgrounds in order to determine appropriate services and referrals needed, implementing short-term and long-term goals in collaboration with clients.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
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