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Melissa Amaya

Therapist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have 30 years of experience working with children and families. These settings consisted of Hospice, Psychiatric Crisis Screening, both inpatient and outpatient programs and private practice. EMDR Certified.

I have a proven success record of working with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, adjustment disorders, grief, developmental delays and learning disabilities.

I see children from ages two thru adult along with individuals, couples and families.

My approach to therapy

I am a really good listener but also very interactive. I like to focus on strengths and use a variety of tools to achieve your goals.

What you can expect from me

Validation, Insight, Catalyst for change and non-judgemental support.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Participatory, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Children, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2240 Twelve Oaks Way Ste 101
    Wesley Chapel, FL 33544