Joseph Melendez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He graduated from New York University with a Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work. Joseph is heavily involved with the LGBTQIA+ community and is a proud affirming provider. Additionally, he actively supports and works with individuals with disabilities, an area that is often overlooked.

Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict.

Joseph utilizes various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gottman Training and Parent Management Training. He is committed to helping clients feel their best and believes clients are the experts in their journey.

Call or email Joseph Melendez for your free phone consultation now - (202) 656-9083.

Niche Specialty:

• LGBT

Education Supporting Specialty:

Extensive experencing working and being apart of og the LGBTQIA+ community! 

Also Addressed in My Practice:

• ADD/ADHD
• Anxiety and Panic Disorders
• Autism
• Chronic Pain
• Couples Counseling
• Depression

• Gender Identity Issues
• Mens Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Trauma & PTSD

My Qualifications:

Years in Practice: 8 Years
Highest Degree: M.S.W
School: New York University
Year Graduated: 2016
License No. and State: LW61410635 WA

Finances:

Sliding Scale: Yes
Initial Free Face to Face Consulation: No
Free Telephone Consulation: Yes
Accepted Payment Methods: Visa, Discover, Paypal, Mastercard
Insurance Plans Accepted:
Aetna, Premera BlueCross, Regence BlueShield, Out of Network Insurance, United Behavioral Health