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Melissa Amaya LCSW

She / Her / Hers

VerifiedIn-person Meetings
Acepting new clientsAccepts Insurance
Headshot of Melissa Amaya Licensed Clinical Social Worker

General Office Hours

In Eastern Time

Mondayfrom 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tuesdayfrom 08:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Wednesdayfrom 08:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Thursdayfrom 08:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Fridayfrom 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Saturdayfrom 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Sundayfrom 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM

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In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?

I believe therapy should be interactive with contributions from both client and practitioner. I am not here to tell you what to do but I can ask enough probing questions for you to come to the conclusion of what is best for you.

Identity

Gender

Woman

Ethnicity

White

Specialties

Depression

Anxiety

Work Stress

Relationship Issues

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

General Expertise

Loss/Grief

Self-Esteem

Social Anxiety

ADHD

Adolescent mental health

Aging related concerns

Attachment issues

Bipolar disorder

In-Network Insurance

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Shield

Cigna

Florida Blue

UMR

UnitedHealthCare (UHC)

Fees

First Session$120
Family Therapy$120
Marriage & Couples Counseling$120
Individual Therapy$120
Child Counseling$120

Types of Therapy

Family Therapy

Marriage & Couples Counseling

Individual Therapy

Child Counseling

Clientele

Young Adults (18-24)

Seniors (65+)

Children (5-12)

Adolescents (13-17)

Treatment Approaches / Modalities

Strength Based Therapy

Psychoanalysis

Mindfulness Practices

Eclectic Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Family Systems Therapy

Training / Certifications

EMDR

Critical Incident

DBT

Trauma Informed

Licensure

  • Florida, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SW8116

Education

Fordham University, Master of Social Work, Social Work, 1997

Masters in Social Work with an additional Certification in Family and Child Therapy

Work History

I have extensive history in Crisis Screening, Child Therapy, Teen and Adult therapies. Gottman training in Couples Therapy. Have worked in the field for 30 years.

Details of my office at 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Wesley Chapel, FL

Details of my office at 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Wesley Chapel, FL

Frequently Asked Questions About Melissa Amaya, LCSW

It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Melissa Amaya, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.

Is Melissa Amaya accepting new clients?

Yes, Melissa Amaya is accepting new clients for in-person appointments at 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544 and 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544.

Does Melissa Amaya accept insurance?

Yes, Melissa Amaya accepts insurance, including 1199 SEIU, AdventHealth, Aetna, Anthem, Beacon Health Options, Bind Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Evernorth Health Services, Florida Blue, HealthAdvocate, Healthfirst, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Lucet, Magellan Health, Medicare, MultiPlan, New Directions, Optum, Oxford Health Plans, UMR, UnitedHealthCare (UHC), UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources and Zelis.

What types of therapy does Melissa Amaya offer?

Melissa Amaya offers therapy for children, couples, families and individuals.

Does Melissa Amaya offer in-person appointments?

Yes, Melissa Amaya offers in-person appointments at 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544 and 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544.

Does Melissa Amaya offer online therapy?

No, but people can book in-person appointments with Melissa Amaya at 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544 and 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544.

How quickly can I see Melissa Amaya?

Melissa Amaya typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.

What languages does Melissa Amaya speak?

Melissa Amaya conducts therapy sessions in English.

Can I book an appointment with Melissa Amaya online?

Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Melissa Amaya online using Choosing Therapy’s directory.