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Melissa Benzaquen

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Melissa Benzaquen, a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor born and raised in Venezuela. I help women who feel emotionally exhausted, anxious, stuck, or lost in unhealthy patterns rebuild self-worth, reconnect with themselves, and create a more peaceful and confident life. My goal is to help clients feel emotionally stronger and hopeful again.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is warm, supportive, and empowering. I help clients break unhealthy patterns, rebuild self-worth, and move from emotional overwhelm to greater confidence, clarity, and emotional strength. My goal is to help clients feel lighter, more empowered, and more connected to themselves.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a safe and nonjudgmental space where they can openly talk about what they’re going through without feeling dismissed or misunderstood. During the first session, we explore the emotional challenges they are facing, the patterns keeping them stuck, and the goals they want to work toward. My goal is for clients to leave feeling lighter, understood, and hopeful about moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida International University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish