Melissa Caparitia
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About Melissa
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!*
What Melissa helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
How Melissa works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
What clients say
- “Incredibly kind and very thoughtful and helpful!”
- “Melissa is awesome and offers great perspective on any issue you’re dealing with. Very happy with her as my therapist!”
- “She’s great”
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- “I think Better Help is a great place to find a therapist like Ms Melissa. She’s friendly and kind with words.”
- “My son’s gone through a lot of complex issues and Melissa has just been really good valuable asset for him to be a good year to listen to while also teaching him a lot of good skills and techniques to use to deal with challenges in the future. I would highly recommend if you have a child looking for support”
- “I can't recommend Melissa Caparitia enough! From the moment I started sessions, I've felt incredibly supported in a safe and non-judgmental space. They are truly compassionate, insightful, and an excellent listener, always understanding exactly what I'm trying to express. Thanks to their practical coping strategies and guidance, I've been able to manage my anxiety in ways I never thought possible. They've also helped me gain invaluable insight into myself and my interactions, which has significantly improved my relationships. Their professional yet warm approach made me feel comfortable from day one, and their availability was always appreciated. The progress I've made under their care is remarkable, and I'm so grateful for their encouragement every step of the way.”
- “I have waited for many years to find a therapist who could understand me culturally, and Melissa is an answer to prayers.”
- “Melissa is the breath of fresh air I needed. She held space for me as I cried and grieved the loss of my dad. Then she spoke life into me. God knew who and what I needed and he sent me Melissa.”
- “She is seriously gifted<br /> Highly recommend”
- “Melissa has been very helpful and has been Abel to give me support and understanding , also been Abel to give me breakdowns in which I been Abel to understand how I feel and how to feel .”
- “I have been talking with Melissa for almost 2 months. She has been amazing, I love the way she views our issues and offers help and guidance. And I love her up beat attitude. She always trying to add a little humor in. Becouse a laugh is always good. Especially when the tension get a little high between my wife in I. I know with out Melissa's help we would be a lot worse off. She has help ground our talks and opened our eyes. To different view points. Thankfully we found Melissa”
- “Very reliable and kind”
- “Melissa is an amazing, compassionate listener that knows how to get to the heart of the problem. Her ability to deal with trauma is exceptional. We’ve seen many therapists and I can honestly say none have made us feel more seen or heard than Ms. Caparitia.”
- “Melissa is gentle , compassionate yet firm with my needs in therapy and has been clear and direct with our dialogue.<br /> I highly recommend”
- “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.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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