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Joseph Melendez

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict.

My approach to therapy

Joseph utilizes various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gottman Training and Parent Management Training.

What you can expect from me

Joseph is heavily involved with the LGBTQIA+ community and is a proud affirming provider. Additionally, he actively supports and works with individuals with disabilities, an area that is often overlooked. He is committed to helping clients feel their best and believes clients are the experts in their journey. Joseph hopes to work with you soon!

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Direct, Affirming, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia, Washington), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia, Illinois)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Brief Dynamic, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English