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Dr. Jaritza Melendez Hernandez

Psychologist(she/her)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a caring, bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed Psychologist, in Florida and Connecticut, that believes in the importance of self-care. I have experience working with individuals, families, and in groups, including treatment for complex trauma; anxiety; depression; behavioral and emotional reactivity; functional behavior assessments and behavioral intervention planning; individual and group therapy; parent/family counseling and support.

My approach to therapy

In approaching therapeutic interventions, I consider the establishment of a healthy balance between mental and physical health, to be a primary focus.

What you can expect from me

I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Carlos Albizu University San Juan Campus, MA (Master of Arts) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • License type
    LP (Licensed Psychologist) (Connecticut, Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish