John Melendez (He/Him/His)

LMHC-D, CASAC
Accepting Clients

John D. Melendez is a bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New York

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

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.

My Background and Approach

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.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

John continues to strive toward continual education, experiential growth, and improved quality of services rendered.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Addiction Counseling Anger Management Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Couples Counseling
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Anger Issues Anxiety
Other Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $120 - 120/session

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