Melanie
MA, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12 Endorsed
Let's Connect (332) 263-3199
Starting therapy is a vulnerable decision and it can be difficult to start. My belief is that people have an intuitive and inherent power to recognize their own self-advocacy and self-empowerment. Every person deserves to discover and develop their own sense of self on their own terms. Our therapy sessions will be a collaborative and introspective process where we will discover your authentic self and explore how you are better able to navigate the daily stressors of life! Our space will always be met with compassion and curiosity to better understand the defenses that can often hinder personal growth and goals.
My framework includes relational therapy, narrative therapy, CBT (trauma-informed), DBT, IFS (internal family systems) and mindfulness techniques. I use an integrative, anti-oppressive approach with my clients as we will always be mindful of the complexities of therapy. Our sessions will always be met with openness and genuine acceptance of your experiences.
Building trust together is as important to me as I can imagine it is for you. Being AAPI, a native New Yorker- I understand the challenges of trauma and of asking for help. I am here to guide you in your journey in healing past trauma, and help you foster your own personal growth. We will work together to help you reconnect with yourself in the present life.
Call or Email Melanie Canastra now for a free 15 minute consultation - (332) 263-3199
Let's Connect (332) 263-3199
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 013972-01 Melanie Canastra
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended St. Francis College, MA
- Degree/Diploma from St. Francis College MA Applied Behavioral Therapy
- Degree/Diploma from Alfred University Mental Health Counseling
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- First- and Second Generational Trauma
- Anxiety
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- ADHD
- C-PTSD
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
12 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Pacific Islander
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Pacific Islander
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused