Melissa
Counselor, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (786) 952-6949
Welcome! My name is Melissa Benzaquen. I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. I am here to provide you with emotional support and the tools you need to cope with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. You don't have to face life's challenges alone. Together, we'll navigate uncertain moments, conquer loneliness, and overcome obstacles. Let's work towards finding joy, purpose, and fulfilling connections. Today, I will provide you with a warm and safe place where you feel comfortable in this transformative journey, and the goal is to achieve happiness and peace.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or a challenging life transition, therapy can provide a space to better understand what you're experiencing. Together, we'll make sense of what you're going through, break challenges into manageable steps, and help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and peace
If life feels overwhelming right now, know that you don't have to carry it all on your own. Support can make the path forward feel a little lighter.
Call or Email Melissa Benzaquen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (786) 952-6949
Let's Connect (786) 952-6949
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna EAP
- Anthem EAP
- Ascension SmartHealth
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Florida Blue
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Melissa Benzaquen
Counselor, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (786) 952-6949
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH17043 Melissa Benzaquen
Melissa Benzaquen
Counselor, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (786) 952-6949
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Melissa Benzaquen
Counselor, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (786) 952-6949