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Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
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Melanie Ricaurte

Psychologist, PsyD

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18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Let's Connect (855) 617-7856
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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 Melanie Ricaurte now for a free 15 minute consultation - (855) 617-7856

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

18th Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20036 map

(855) 617-7856

Venus & Mars Psychotherapy

50 West Montgomery Avenue

Rockville, MD 20850 map

My website
I currently offer in person sessions at my location in Rockville or virtual session to meet your unique needs.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Sex-Positive, Kink Allied 
$215 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Hi! I'm Dr. Melanie Ricaurte, I welcome the chance to support you on your healing journey.
Melanie Ricaurte
Let's Connect (855) 617-7856
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

18th Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20036 map

(855) 617-7856

Venus & Mars Psychotherapy

50 West Montgomery Avenue

Rockville, MD 20850 map

My website
I currently offer in person sessions at my location in Rockville or virtual session to meet your unique needs.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Sex-Positive, Kink Allied 
$215 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Hi! I'm Dr. Melanie Ricaurte, I welcome the chance to support you on your healing journey.
Melanie Ricaurte

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $215
  • Couple Sessions $215
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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If you have Cigna, Optum, United, Aetna or any other plan with which I'm out of network, I can submit claims for you to be able to be reimbursed if you have out of network benefits. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to help.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856
"
If you have Cigna, Optum, United, Aetna or any other plan with which I'm out of network, I can submit claims for you to be able to be reimbursed if you have out of network benefits. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to help.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or 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
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
  • Attended Widener University, Psy.D, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from AASECT 2014
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I have over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I use an integrative approach that allows me to support you in the way best fits your goals and needs. I am passionate about working with diverse clients and deeply understand the power of helping others connect to personal agency.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856
"
I have over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I use an integrative approach that allows me to support you in the way best fits your goals and needs. I am passionate about working with diverse clients and deeply understand the power of helping others connect to personal agency.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or 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
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One of my main areas of focus is Sex Therapy. I love helping individuals find balance both body and mind. This includes developing healthier relationships with oneself as well as others. I will use an integrative approach to help you connect with aspects of yourself that you might have disconnected from and in so doing find harmony.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856
"
One of my main areas of focus is Sex Therapy. I love helping individuals find balance both body and mind. This includes developing healthier relationships with oneself as well as others. I will use an integrative approach to help you connect with aspects of yourself that you might have disconnected from and in so doing find harmony.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856

2 Endorsements

Darby Integrative Counseling LLC
Darby Integrative Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-CLCADAS
Dr. Ricaurte is one of the best therapists I know. I have consulted with her on many cases, have referred many clients to her, and deeply trust the work she does with her clients.

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
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I integrate Attachment Theory, Schema Therapy, IFS, CBT as well as Gottman Method to help you and your relationship have the best chance at success.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856
"
I integrate Attachment Theory, Schema Therapy, IFS, CBT as well as Gottman Method to help you and your relationship have the best chance at success.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 617-7856

Location

Primary Location

18th Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20036

(855) 617-7856

Additional Location

Venus & Mars Psychotherapy

50 West Montgomery Avenue

Rockville, MD 20850

(855) 617-7856
"
I currently offer in person sessions at my location in Rockville or virtual session to meet your unique needs.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 617-7856
"
I currently offer in person sessions at my location in Rockville or virtual session to meet your unique needs.
Photo of Melanie Ricaurte, Psychologist, PsyD
Melanie Ricaurte
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 617-7856