Licensed to practice in 8 states and accepts 42 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD
Clients say this provider is
Founder of Melyse Behavioral & Wellness. We are currently licensed in MA, NH, ME, FL, VT, TX, WI and OH. We work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, learning disabilities, and relationship as well as emotional difficulties. No matter the reason for seeking therapy--whether to better manage your anxiety or to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends--you’re taking the first step, and we congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.
Clients can expect to have an opportunity to ask any questions that they may have pertaining to treatment. Clients will be asked questions to get a better understanding around what is leading them to seek therapy and some background information. The client will have an opportunity to identify their own goals for treatment.
My biggest strengths are working to create safety plans to ensure you can maintain safety as well as learning what is triggering you. I focus on building off your lagging skills, and support you with learning different skills. Being depressed or anxious should never overpower your life and there are different ways to manage it so that you feel in control again.
I love working with clients that are feeling stuck and need skills to be able to manage life transitions whether they are expected or unexpected. I want to be the person that can guide you on your journey to a better and improved well-being and version of yourself. There is no struggle that should be targeted alone as that can become overwhelming. The client is always the driver of their own treatment. You will never be forced to talk about something that you are not ready to talk about.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Connecticut
Florida
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Ohio
Texas
Vermont
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
The way I use the model is based on what is being reported that is going on and I target the behaviors not the diagnosis per say as the behaviors need to change in order for the client to feel like things are getting better.
Everything is done through the trauma informed lens. This helps provide psychoeducation and be able to access any triggers as well as coping mechanisms that the client already have.
9 ratings with written reviews
September 10, 2026
Dr. Ocasio doesn't allow her patients to pivot from root causes or answers. She has an empathetic mannerism to how she challenges you. I value her observations, listening skills, and how she is attempting to teach me to look closer and not so big picture. In order to get to root causes, I must focus in anything and everything in the peripheral will eventually come into the lense at the appropriate time.
August 22, 2026
Dr. Ocasio was an active listener. She asked questions that required thought and an answer. Her style even in the first session will be beneficial for me to continue identifying areas of opportunity, goals and solution. It may seem superficial but seeing her nails, hairstyle and hearing her accent and speech made me feel seen and heard as a Hispanic woman.
March 2, 2026
Melissa was delightful and made my daughter feel super comfortable!