Location
Merissa Malacara is not currently accepting new clients.
About
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I often work with individuals and families going through difficult adjustments, such as the birth of a new child, divorce, grief, or career struggles. Educated in psychodynamic psychotherapy and incorporating cognitive behavioral strategies, I aim to provide therapy with an empathic approach while helping the client process earlier life experiences and implement healthier coping skills.
I am comfortable working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, issues related to gender or sexuality, domestic violence, childhood abuse, bereavement, first responders, and PTSD. I have specialized training in perinatal and postpartum mental health, parenting skills for disruptive behavior disorders, and health psychology. I also provide services in Spanish.
I see clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please feel free to send a message or call to discuss you interest in treatment. Thank you.
Call or Email Merissa Malacara for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 231-5726
Finances
- Cost per Session: $170 - $190
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- License: Illinois / 071.008574
- School: University of Denver
- Year Graduated: 2009
Location
Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Issues
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak:
Spanish
Age
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Single Mother
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Last Modified: 30 Nov 2022
(224) 231-5726