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Kritzia Merced-Morales

Psychologist(She/Her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in adults dealing with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, identity exploration, grief, and life transitions. I center the client’s culture, identities, and uniqueness, while also acknowledging the social circumstances and factors that influence wellness and mental health care.

My approach to therapy

Exploring your experiences in the therapy process may bring multiple and conflicting emotions. It requires a space where you feel safe and feel unconditionally supported. I take an integrative approach founded in open communication, collaboration, authenticity, and mutual empathy. I rely on different evidence-based interventions to assist in sessions. I provide services in Spanish and English.

What you can expect from me

In a first session, I aim to create a space that feels warm, structured, and collaborative, where you feel safe sharing what brings you in. I listen carefully and help clarify what matters most to you, using an evidence-informed lens to gently explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns while keeping the conversation practical and easy to understand.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Utah, MS at University of Puerto Rico
  • License type
    Psychologist (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Unified Protocol (UP), Strength-Based, Behavioral, Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish