Amanda G. Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, they)
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Currently unable to accept new clients
1748 North Kimball Avenue Suite 206 Chicago, IL 60647
I believe it's important to recognize a person’s whole lived experience, the systems they are a part of and how intersecting identities can contribute to addressing their stress. As a LGBTQ Latine person, I draw from intersectional feminist, multicultural, social justice, and trauma-informed frameworks to help explore and process present and past events and every day stressors. I focus on creating a non- judgmental space where collaboration occurs to meet your needs with playfulness, empowerment, and self-compassion.
I've had experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with common struggles like anxiety, depression, OCD, complex family dynamics, life transitions, parenting struggles, self-worth, self-harm, and gender/sexuality exploration. I utilize multiple interventions to fit each client’s goals like CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Narrative therapy.
I hope to support you in you journey of change and self growth. This process will be hard at times and that's okay! If anything I shared resonated with you, I would love to accompany you in this journey. Please feel free to reach out at any time!
Call or Email Amanda G. Melendez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 328-5213
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Amanda G. Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 328-5213
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.029331 Amanda G. Melendez
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended Jane Addams School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago , Master's in Social Work, Graduated 2021
- Certificate from IBHE Certificate in Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice with Children and Adolescents 2021
- Certificate from CBT for Anxiety and OCD 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Amanda G. Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 328-5213
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teens/Adolescents
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Amanda G. Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 328-5213
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Amanda G. Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 328-5213
Location
Primary Location
Balanced Life Counseling
1748 North Kimball Avenue
Suite 206
Chicago, IL 60647
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Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Amanda G. Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (872) 328-5213