Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Let's Connect (855) 617-7856

Dr. Ricaurte has worked with diverse individual of different races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations in a variety of settings. Dr. Ricaurte is fluent in Spanish both written and spoken and welcomes the chance to work with Spanish speaking clients. She is an advocate, educator, and therapist, focusing her work on issues related to human sexuality and human rights. Dr. Ricaurte has conducted research on factors that influence relationship satisfaction, conflict, and compromise among interfaith couples.
Dr. Melanie Ricaurte is the Clinical Director of Harmony Holistic and has been practicing as a psychologist for over 10 years. She is a licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist and Sex Therapy Supervisor through AASECT. She is also certified as a Prepare/Enrich provider for premarital therapy and certified as an NGH Hypnotherapist.
Dr. Ricaurte welcomes people of all religious faiths, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, erotic orientations, and lifestyles. She offers a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. Dr. Ricaurte works to help individuals, couples, and families lead healthier lives and build stronger relationships.
Call or Email Melanie Ricaurte now for a free 15 minute consultation - (855) 617-7856
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $215
- Couple Sessions $215
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PSY1001643 Melanie Ricaurte
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended Widener University, Psy.D, Graduated 2012
- Certificate from AASECT 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856
Location
Additional Location
Venus & Mars Psychotherapy
50 West Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
(855) 617-7856