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Melissa Telleria

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hola! Thanks to Headway, I'm your therapist now! There are three things I want you to know right away: #1 You are the captain of this process. #2 I will always have your back. #3 I know you can figure it out. I have a hope that I can help you navigate the good, bad, and confusing times in life, because hey, no one is perfect, including myself. I like to use humor too, so keep that in mind when deciding who is the right fit for you. I don't know you yet, but I'm excited to.

My approach to therapy

My humanistic approach means sessions feel like just the two of us talking through what's troubling you, not a clinical checklist. The focus is always on finding goals that are feasible, realistic, and attainable for your actual life. I went to undergrad at NJCU in Jersey City and earned my master's in clinical mental health counseling at Kean University. I was blessed with professors who helped shape who I am as a therapist, and I bring that foundation into every session. I want to know the good, the bad, and the ugly, to whatever capacity you're willing to let me in

What you can expect from me

Sessions are a real conversation at your pace and on your terms. We'll figure out your goals together, keep working toward them, and build on your wins along the way. I want to be your go-to therapist, the one you know will always have your back. Just like I want you to know you will persevere, I'm committed to being here through all of it. Let's see how many goals we can get you to.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Creative, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Kean College of New Jersey
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Behavior Management, Art Therapy, Humanistic, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish