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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am passionate about helping individuals create

meaningful change in their lives through a collaborative, supportive, and empowering therapeutic process.

I specialize in working with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or

feeling stuck.

Rather than focusing only on problems, I work with clients to uncover their strengths, develop practical

skills, and reconnect with their values. Whether you’re dealing with past trauma, daily stress, or seeking

personal growth, therapy can be a space for insight, healing, and real change.

I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University and bring both clinical training and

deep compassion into every session.

Is your life stressful and overwhelming? Are you ready to break self-destructive patterns and addictions? If your answer is yes, then help is at hand. Goal Focus Counseling Services (GFPS) incorporates faith along with psychodynamic intervention to give you an effective plan of action. Individualized attention is given to address persistent personal, relationship and work concerns. You and your family can express your feelings privately with someone who is supportive and non-judgmental. Our objective is to focus on goals to maximize your therapeutic experience. With over 20 yers. experience, we now offer video/phone sessions.

I have been helping people finding solutions to complex problems for more than 20 years. I have a wealth of experience with individuals across the life span and the many challenges we face at various stages of life.

I am empathic, non-judgmental, actively listen ,supportive

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience working in the medical field. I worked with different groups of individuals and supported clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem.

I know from personal experience how paralyzing it feels when life sends something you weren't prepared for. I specialize in working with young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and big life changes. What I bring to every session is a direct, structured, and deeply human approach. I won't just listen—I'll actively help you build a new way of thinking.

Hello, I’m Melissa Alcaide, LCSW. I have worked in human services since 2009, supporting individuals through a wide range of personal and life challenges. My professional experience includes providing supportive counseling in correctional settings, outpatient mental health services for individuals living with serious mental illness, housing and homelessness services, and helping people navigate complex systems and life transitions. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, a Master’s degree in Human Services Leadership, and a degree in Paralegal Studies.

Today, I am especially passionate about helping individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, and building greater confidence in themselves and their decisions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience providing trauma-focused therapy to individuals . My work includes supporting adults, adolescents, and children as they navigate the effects of trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other complex emotional experiences.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of presenting at numerous national conferences on topics ranging from dissociative disorders to human sex trafficking. These experiences have deepened my commitment to understanding the nuanced and layered ways trauma can shape a person’s sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being.