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Melissa Caparitia, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 5 reviews
Great news, Melissa is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York and Connecticut

Recent reviews

Very reliable and kind

Reviewed March 2024

Melissa was great at letting me express myself and really paying attention to my situation. I think this approach led to very helpful insight and advice from her.

Reviewed February 2024

More about Melissa

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC, LPC

My name is Melissa Caparitia and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York City. I graduated from the Mercy College in 2016 with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, with certification in Substance abuse counseling. For five years, I have worked to help families from all different backgrounds in our state to work through challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and difficulties with family/relationships, childhood trauma. As a therapist I greatly enjoy helping people be their best selves and work toward achieving their goals. I understand that creating change is difficult and takes efforts. In my experience providing a safe space for people to express their feelings without the fear of judgement is very important. As a therapist I meet the client where they are, I work at the pace of the client. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you, I promise to provide an environment of understanding and comfort through my approach to counseling. the foundation of my practice comes from a client-centered approach, which focuses on building a solid relationship between counselor and client, as well as empathy, mutual respect and support. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!*

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Relationship issues Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Blended Family Issues Caregiver issues and stress Dissociation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Family Problems Forgiveness Life purpose Postpartum Depression Pregnancy and childbirth Self-Harm Self-love Sexual Assault and Abuse Women's issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Melissa Caparitia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437713559.

  • LMHC · New York · 009335-01 · Expires February 2027
  • LPC · Connecticut · 46.005826 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Melissa Caparitia

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

5 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Compassion Helpful Encouraging Healing Professional Understand

Very reliable and kind

Reviewed March 2024

Melissa was great at letting me express myself and really paying attention to my situation. I think this approach led to very helpful insight and advice from her.

Reviewed February 2024

Melissa is very professional and allows you to speak without judgement and gives sound advice

Reviewed January 2024

Melissa has been great. I feel like she can relate and understand a lot of the specific issues I’m dealing with and that are prevalent within my community, and she speaks from a place of equality , always listening, and not enforcing if that makes sense.

Reviewed January 2024

Ms. Melissa Caparita is kind, patient, encouraging, asks great questions, and is helpful!!

Reviewed January 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Caparitia offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Caparitia works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Melissa Caparitia speak?

Melissa Caparitia speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Caparitia have?

Melissa Caparitia has 3 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Caparitia licensed to practice?

Melissa Caparitia is licensed to practice in New York and Connecticut.

Does Melissa Caparitia accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Melissa Caparitia accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Melissa Caparitia offer?

Melissa Caparitia offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Melissa Caparitia?

Melissa Caparitia can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Melissa Caparitia?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.