Melissa Mendoza, Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

Melissa (Accepting New Clients) Mendoza

(She/Her/Hers)

Certified Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Other, Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 13 days ago

Therapy that’s real, genuine, and evidence-based to help you heal, grow, and handle the chaos of life, love, and everything in between! Link in Bio.

You keep giving pieces of yourself to people who don’t seem to notice you’re running out. The relationship that once felt safe now leaves you anxious and second-guessing everything. Family drama drains you, and friends feel distant—you’re the one who listens, but no one asks how you are. You fake smiles, avoid calls, and say “I’m just tired” when you’re really falling apart. Work feels pointless, self-care feels fake, and you’re starting to forget what feeling okay even means. You’re not crazy—you’re just tired of being the strong one. You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine—let’s talk. Show me his pic, read me the texts, spill the tea (or chisme) — I’m here for it all. Therapy that’s real, genuine, and evidence-based to help you heal, grow, and handle the chaos of life, love, and everything in between. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, or existential “what am I even doing?” spirals, I create a space where you can show up exactly as you are — hoodie, chaos, memes, and all. Together, we’ll build practical tools to manage the hard stuff, understand your emotions, so you can actually enjoy your life more! Book via www.PinkPsy.com

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
Hispanic/LatinxCisgender WomanHeterosexualChristianityLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Suicide attempt
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

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
  • Behavior Modification
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Body Image 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
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Michigan
  • ASR – Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
  • Cigna – Michigan
  • HAP Midwest Health Plan – Michigan
  • Humana – Michigan
  • Optum – Michigan
  • Oscar – Michigan
  • Priority Health – Michigan
  • United HealthCare – Michigan
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Other
Pay online

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

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