My name is Melissa Caparitia and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York City. I graduated from the Mercy College in 2016 with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, with certification in Substance abuse counseling. For five years, I have worked to help families from all different backgrounds in our state to work through challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and difficulties with family/relationships, childhood trauma. As a therapist I greatly enjoy helping people be their best selves and work toward achieving their goals. I understand that creating change is difficult and takes efforts. In my experience providing a safe space for people to express their feelings without the fear of judgement is very important. As a therapist I meet the client where they are, I work at the pace of the client. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you, I promise to provide an environment of understanding and comfort through my approach to counseling. the foundation of my practice comes from a client-centered approach, which focuses on building a solid relationship between counselor and client, as well as empathy, mutual respect and support. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!*
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
NY LMHC 009335-01
CT LPC 46.005826
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Very reliable and kind
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Melissa was great at letting me express myself and really paying attention to my situation. I think this approach led to very helpful insight and advice from her.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Melissa is very professional and allows you to speak without judgement and gives sound advice
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Melissa has been great. I feel like she can relate and understand a lot of the specific issues I’m dealing with and that are prevalent within my community, and she speaks from a place of equality , always listening, and not enforcing if that makes sense.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Ms. Melissa Caparita is kind, patient, encouraging, asks great questions, and is helpful!!
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks