Melissa
Counselor, MS, LMHC, QS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (352) 608-2449
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing telehealth therapy and assessment-informed care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stress. My ideal client may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or uncertain about next steps and wants clarity, support, and practical guidance. Together, we focus on understanding patterns, building resilience, and creating meaningful, sustainable change.
I offer telehealth therapy and structured clinical consultations informed by assessment and evidence-based practice. I support adults seeking symptom relief, diagnostic clarity, and improved functioning. I also provide adult ADHD diagnostic consultations using clinical interviews and screening tools; formal psychological testing is not provided.
With extensive experience across mental health, crisis intervention, and developmental settings, I understand how complex and overwhelming life can feel. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in clarity and respect. You don’t have to navigate this alone—support and understanding are available.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melissa Dardiz now - (352) 608-2449
Let's Connect (352) 608-2449
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BayCare
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP: United Health/Optum
- EAP:Cigna
- Florida Blue
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- United Health/Optum
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH15044 Melissa Dardiz
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Nova Southeastern University, Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2014
- Certificate from Adoption Competency Certification Certification / 2016
Counselor: Melissa Dardiz
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Veterans
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused