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Yandira Melon

Therapist(She/Her)
21 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

A little about me: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Arizona, my approach with my clients involves actively looking toward the future but realizing the past still matters.

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Un poco sobre mí: Como Trabajadora Social Clínico y Licencias en Nueva York y Arizona, mi enfoque con mis clientes implica mirar activamente hacia el futuro, pero darse cuenta del pasado todavía importa.

My approach to therapy

Active listening and exploring past struggles involve different parts of us, such as cultural, spiritual, racial, gender, etc. With your consent, these areas will be discussed in the session and used to accomplish your goals.

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Escuchar y explorar activamente las luchas pasadas involucra diferentes partes de nosotros, tales como culturales, espirituales, raciales, de género, etc. Con su consentimiento, serán discutidas en sesión y usadas.

What you can expect from me

I recommend activities or homework and use the experience in session. I use the goals agreed upon throughout our work to gauge progress, challenges, or adjustments.

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Recomiendo actividades o tareas y uso la experiencia en sesión, y también me refiero a las metas establecidas a lo largo de nuestro trabajo para medir el progreso o las áreas difíciles.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Solution Oriented, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Columbia University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona, New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Optum Medicaid NY, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Spanish