Giselle Melendez
I am a licensed mental health provider in the state of New York. I work with clients with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive.
Having worked with adults for the past 10 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, rational-emotive counseling, motivational, and solution-focused therapy.
First session
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions and then dive into your specific challenges. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
Having worked with adults for the past 10 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
Ideal clients
My clients are eager to improve but lack the tools needed to make this goal a reality.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational treatment method, particularly in addressing anxiety and depression. I use CBT to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, develop more balanced ways of thinking, and implement practical strategies to manage their emotions and behaviors. In practice, I focus on collaboratively exploring the connections between a client's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For example, I often guide clients through thought-challenging exercises, such as identifying cognitive distortions like catastrophizing or all-or-nothing thinking and replacing those thoughts with more constructive alternatives. Additionally, I use behavioral techniques, like exposure therapy for anxiety or activity scheduling for depression, to encourage actionable steps that align with their goals.
Location
Virtual sessions