Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 48 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Coping Skills, Depression and 3 more.
Melissa Caparitia
About me
Ms. Melissa A. Caparitia is a Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY with special training and skill in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom Trauma -informed, relational and holistic approach. Additionally, specialized working with childhood trauma, victims of domestic violence, mentoring and life and career coaching. I create an empowering atmosphere for individuals to overcome their limitations through a partnership.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session with include listening compassionately, analyzing emotions and experiences, determining clients' goals and insights, developing holistic therapeutic strategies for good mental health.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I feel my greatest strength as a provider is substance abuse, anger management, bullying, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, and trauma.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I would like to serve, women/ Men and young adults 17-30
Specialties
Top specialties
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Connecticut
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help individual understand how their thoughts influence emotion and behavior.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Even though this is a 12 step modality like to use the this for client with PTSD, SAFETY TRUST POWER /Control ESTEEM AND INTIMACY
7 ratings with written reviews
July 23, 2026
She was great overall. Understanding and caring. She explained everything I was going thru .
Verified client, age 45-54
June 24, 2026
Melissa is very smart and hit everything one the head. I look forward to speaking with her again soon.
Verified client, age 55-64
September 16, 2025
Beautiful person spiritually and soulful at heart.