John Melendez, LMHC-D, CASAC
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.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anxiety College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Dual diagnosis Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Gambling Identity Development Marital and Premarital counseling Perfectionism Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Health Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
John Melendez, LMHC-D, CASAC is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth HighmarkNPI Number
1093241291Rates
| First session | $120 |
| Ongoing sessions | $120 |
Practice Hours
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| Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Applied Behavioral Analysis Attachment-based Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eclectic Gestalt Holistic Humanistic Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Meditation Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Psychodynamic Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Strength-BasedModalities
Couples Family IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
First-Gen Immigrants People of Color UndocumentedMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 10
- License(s): NY-010537
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
- Race(s): Latino
- Gender(s): Cisgender
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Christian