Melissa (Accepting New Clients) Mendoza
(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Psychotherapist
"Passionately Igniting Inner Light, Illuminating the World, One Person at a Time, Through Healing." - Melissa E. Mendoza, LMSW
Facing depression, anxiety, or trauma can make life's journey feel like walking through a dense fog. The added weight of tumultuous relationships intensifies this feeling, often leaving an empty void within. The haunting grip of PTSD, the disheartening loss of joy in activities you once loved, and the relentless juggle of work-life balance can further drain one's spirit. Amidst these challenges, feelings of being lost and alone can become overwhelming. If you're navigating such pain points, remember: there's strength in seeking help, and you're not alone in this journey. Comprehensive Treatment Strategy: Offering young adults empathetic and confidential individual counseling grounded in evidence-based techniques. My therapeutic style combines a humanistic and strengths-focused approach, enriched with intuition, humor, an compassion. Eager to begin this transformative journey? Explore more at www.PinkPsy.com. Schedule an Appt w/ Me: Please fill out an Appointment Request & Insurance Verification Form via Link: intakeq.com/new/AverCw Subsequently, you'll receive a Welcome Message with: Intake Appointment Day/Time, Benefits Quote, Intake Forms, and Virtual Waiting Room Link.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Childhood Abuse
- Cognitive Functioning
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Little people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People seeking asylum
- People who are bisexual
- People who are blind or visually impaired
- People who are deaf or hearing impaired
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Body Image Therapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET)
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Integrative Body Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)
- Positive Psychology
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Psychoanalysis
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
- Cigna – Michigan
- Humana – Michigan
- Optum – Michigan
- Oscar – Michigan
- Priority Health – Michigan
- United Health Care – Michigan
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
- Other
Credentials
Licenses
Master's Social Work Clinical License / LMSW-C
State of Michigan - Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Board of Social Work
6801091600, Michigan
Education
Wayne State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2009