Joseph Melendez (he/him)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in District of Columbia

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.

My Background and Approach

Joseph utilizes various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gottman Training and Parent Management Training. He is committed to helping clients feel their best and believes clients are the experts in their journey.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Counseling
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Family Conflict Men's Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Physical Disability
  • Self-Harm
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • CareFirst
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Rate: $80 - 125/session

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