John Melendez, LMHC-D, CASAC
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
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About me
John D. Melendez is a bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor experienced in providing assessment and treatment to adolescents, adults, and families from diverse ethno-cultural and racial backgrounds in order to determine appropriate services and referrals needed, implementing short-term and long-term goals in collaboration with clients.
John is qualified to treat a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and substance use challenges, and also provides relationship counseling and cognitive therapy. As an accomplished and experienced professional, he understands the level of sensitivity which is required in his field of work. John is a dependable and reliable counselor based in New York City, NY. He is best known for the warm and friendly approach he takes while consulting clients. John received his Bachelor's and Master's degree from CUNY Brooklyn College. He continues to strive toward continual education, experiential growth, and improved quality of services rendered.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$120 - $120Accepted payment methods
- Zelle
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Highmark Bluecross Blueshield
- Anthem Bluecross BlueShield
- and Carelon Behavioral Health.
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Men's Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- 12-Step Programs
- Hispanic or Latino
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
- Asian
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
Languages
- Spanish
- English
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