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Melissa Ocasio

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi! have a long history working with kids in the foster care system. I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older a variety of different emotional difficulties find a way to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in helping people restructure their way of thinking to a safe and mindful place. I can support you getting through life stressors. I use a variety of techniques such as CBT, DBT, Person Centered, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Strength Based, Trauma Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment. I can also help you navigate trauma or grief issues. I will do my very best to help you move toward health and happiness. Sessions are currently offered via teletherapy.

What you can expect from me

During our work together, you will be able to express yourself in a safe, non-judgmental space. As a psychotherapist, I collaborate with my clients in order to establish goals that they want to work on over the course of their treatment. My goal is to help guide you in the direction you want to be in and help you recognize your strengths so that you can use them to help you grow emotionally as well as with managing whatever life throws at you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at Cambridge College
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Maine), LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (Ohio), LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (New Hampshire), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Wisconsin), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Locations
    170 Commerce Way Ste 200
    Portsmouth, NH 03801
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