
Jaritza Meléndez-Hernández
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, LPC, ADS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34236
Let's Connect (941) 491-1157

Welcome! I am a caring, bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed Psychologist, in Florida and Connecticut, that believes in the importance of self-care. In approaching therapeutic interventions, I consider the establishment of a healthy balance between mental and physical health, to be a primary focus. I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life.
I also have a certificate from The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. This treatment is provided using a five needle application at designated points in each ear. This is used to promote wellness for behavioral health, including addiction, mental health, and disaster and emotional trauma.
I have experience working with individuals, families, and in groups, including treatment for complex trauma; anxiety; depression; behavioral and emotional reactivity; functional behavior assessments and behavioral intervention planning; individual and group therapy; parent/family counseling and support.
Call or Email Jaritza Meléndez-Hernández now for a free 15 minute consultation - (941) 491-1157
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $215
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Jaritza Meléndez-Hernández
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, LPC, ADS
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 4624 Jaritza Meléndez-HernándezLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended Carlos Albizu University, Graduated 2012
- Licensed by State of Connecticut / 4624License state differs from primary location state.
- License: Florida Department Of Health PY12118 / 2025
- Certificate from National Acupuncture Detoxification Association 12133 / 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Sports Performance
- Stress
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- EMDR
- Forensic Psychology
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Madison
Madison, CT 06443
(941) 491-1157Nearby Areas

Jaritza Meléndez-Hernández
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, LPC, ADS
Call for a free consultation now - (941) 491-1157