I am, Melisa Moreno, LCSWR a licensed clinical social worker practicing in NY and AZ. I studied at New York University and specialize in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care. I have been working with these treatment models in an in-patient forensic setting for the last 15 years with a private practice in NY and AZ for the last 5 years.
I take a holistic, mindfulness-based psychotherapy approach to help foster healing, self-discovery, and transformation. I am a highly skilled and trained experts in the field of trauma informed care and treatment. I believe everyone deserve the best as they continue their personal journal to improving their quality of life. My clients have come to my office with a wide range of concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, bipolar, domestic violence, relationship issues, dissociative disorders, attachment issues, parenting issues, career challenges, trauma and ADHD.
My counseling style is open, warm, genuine, and empathetic. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, sensitivity, and compassion, and have worked respectfully with those who are LGBTQ+, as well as struggling with addictions, eating disorders and significant trauma. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, attachment repair and narrative therapies.
It takes courage to reach out for support and therapy however it can be a very empowering and helpful process. I look forward to working together through your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 079444
FL LCSW SW19765
AZ LCSW LCSW-17107
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Moreno. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She has helped me so much in my journey, specifically with C-PTSD. She listens and helps me come up with an individualized recovery plan with specific coping skills.
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
This is my first experience with theory. I was very anxious about it, but Melissa Moreno made me feel at ease. She lets me take my time at opening up about myself. I feel I can talk to her freely and without judgement. She is in touch multiple times a week which I have come to look forward to, but the live sessions have been very helpful. I was one that never told anyone about my history, but she has made it easy. Thank you BetterHelp and thank you Melissa!
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Very helpful and professional
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and eating disorders
Melissa Moreno offers guidance for my relationships that has helped me navigate many difficult situations. I have begun the process of building mindfulness and breathing techniques to center myself during trigger moments as well.
Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Melissa has been extremely helpful, she is completely NON judgmental and accepts the LGBTQ+ community!!! Melissa has been a great help towards my mental health, thank you!
Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She has help me so much with giving me more available opportunities to try to cope with my anxiety and overthinking methods that she has offered to me and I’m she’s a good listener and I get no judgment and I feel safe to speak with her about anything in regards to my life
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd