Last edited 11/02/2024
Melissa AmayaLCSW
LCSW
She / Her / Hers
Accepting New Clients
In Person in Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhite
Get To Know Me
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.
Learn more about my:
Location
Details of my office at 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Wesley Chapel, FL
Details of my office at 2240 Twelve Oaks Way, Wesley Chapel, FL
Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyWork StressRelationship IssuesPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
General Expertise
Loss/GriefSelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyADHDAdolescent mental healthAging related concernsAttachment issuesBipolar disorderChild mental healthCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesDevelopmental disordersDivorce & separationFamily issuesLGBTQIA related issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesBehavioral IssuesInfidelityCouples
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyPsychoanalysisMindfulness PracticesEclectic TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Cognitive Processing TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyFamily Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyGestalt TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyPlay TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyMarriage and Family TherapyRelational TherapyThe Gottman Method
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyMarriage & Couples CounselingIndividual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Seniors (65+)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue ShieldCignaFlorida BlueUMRUnitedHealthCare (UHC)1199 SEIUAdventHealthBeacon Health OptionsBind InsuranceCarelon Behavioral HealthCigna EAPEmpire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEvernorth Health ServicesHealthAdvocateHealthfirstHorizon Blue Cross Blue ShieldHumanaLucetMagellan HealthMedicareMultiPlanNew DirectionsOptumOxford Health PlansUnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Student ResourcesZelis
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $120 |
| Family Therapy: | $120 |
| Marriage & Couples Counseling: | $120 |
| Individual Therapy: | $120 |
| Child Counseling: | $120 |
Professional Background
LicensureFlorida, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SW8116
Training/CertificationsEMDRCritical IncidentDBTTrauma Informed
Education
Fordham University, Master of Social Work, Social Work, 1997 — Masters in Social Work with an additional Certification in Family and Child Therapy
Work HistoryI 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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