Melissa Cruz-Nava
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (704) 741-2778
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. It can seem like life keeps throwing challenge after challenge your way, and many of them feel completely out of your control. Maybe you're tired of just trying to get through each day—you want real tools that actually work for you and your life. You want to feel better about yourself, communicate more effectively with your spouse or kids, and find ways to manage stress, anxiety, sadness, anger, or grief. Counseling is a place where you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Together, we’ll work toward solutions, build on your strengths, and help you move from ju
A strong therapeutic relationship is key to meaningful change. My approach creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered. I also integrate evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, including CBT, TF-CBT for trauma healing, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy for using strengths to find a new way forward,
Whether you're a student embarking on the journey of finding your path, an adult grappling with new stressors, a hurt soul in need of healing, or someone simply seeking a supportive space to be genuinely heard, I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way. I believe everyone has a story worth sharing, and I’d be honored to hear yours!
Call or Email Melissa Cruz-Nava now for a free 15 minute consultation - (704) 741-2778
Let's Connect (704) 741-2778
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Melissa Cruz-Nava
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 741-2778
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / A21303 Melissa Cruz-Nava
- Attended Lenoir-Rhyne University, Masters of Arts in Counseling
Education and Years In Practice
Melissa Cruz-Nava
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 741-2778
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- School Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Melissa Cruz-Nava
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 741-2778
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Cruz-Nava
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 741-2778
Location
Additional Location
Hickory, NC 28601
(704) 741-2778Nearby Areas
Melissa Cruz-Nava
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (704) 741-2778