Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, LGBTQ, Trauma and PTSD and 6 more.
(she/her)
Hi and welcome! I am trained as a psychotherapist and received my Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. I have over fifteen years of clinical experience and I specialize in trauma, family systems, addiction and LGBTQ+ issues. I am an EMDR practitioner and a Florida Board Approved Supervisor for mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists seeking licensure.
In our first session, we will get to know each other and work together to identify your goals for treatment.
I have been working in the mental health field in multiple capacities. I have extensive experience in treating complex trauma and PTSD. I have worked with first responders, veterans, survivors of sexual, emotional and physical abuse, human trafficking, natural disasters.
I enjoy working with people of all walks of life and help to address a wide range of issues. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, addiction, severe mental illnesses and LGBTQ+ issues. I also enjoy working with couples, families and cultural minorities.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I use this theory to help clients uncover unconscious material, explore past experiences, and understand current behaviors. My role is to facilitate self-awareness and emotional insight. The ultimate goal is to help clients achieve greater self-understanding, heal from past trauma, and build healthier relationships.
I am an EMDR practitioner since 2014. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps clients process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional charge they carry. The therapist guides the client through the process of identifying troubling memories, using bilateral stimulation to help "reprocess" them, and replacing negative beliefs with healthier, adaptive ones. The goal is to help the client integrate their traumatic experiences in a way that allows for emotional healing and improved mental well-being.
Through cognitive restructuring and behavioral interventions, this approach helps the client to reduce emotional distress, improve their coping abilities, and develop healthier thinking patterns. The key is empowering the client to take an active role in their own healing process by practicing skills and applying them in real-world situations.
19 ratings with written reviews
July 23, 2026
Just had my first session with Melina and absolutely loved her.
July 20, 2026
Melina was friendly, authentic, and professional. I hope to get a lot out of our sessions together.
May 8, 2026
I would like to recommend her to anyone and everyone best therapist I've had in a long time