
Yvette Melendez
Compassionate bilingual LCSW with 30 years experience
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Compassionate bilingual LCSW with 30 years experience
Start with Yvette MelendezLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Yvette Melendez is bilingual in Spanish and English and is licensed in New York as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY LCSW 056483). She has 30 years of professional experience working with people across a range of life challenges.
She has helped clients address trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, navigate parenting concerns, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Yvette emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely, and she recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy. She affirms and supports each person who takes that first step.
Many people question whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adapting to life changes, online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
A major benefit is flexibility - individuals can connect in the way that fits their life, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That variety makes it easier to schedule and maintain care.
Therapy delivered online is provided by licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be better. This approach offers accessible, adaptable support for many everyday mental health needs.