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Heidi Mela

LCSW Heidi Mela, LCSW
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD,
In network with Aetna

Introduction

I am a New York and New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Gestalt Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with diverse populations. I specialize in individual and group treatment of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/self-worth, trauma, neurodivergence and stress related to life transitions. I believe that you are the expert of your own life and that my role is to guide you through the process of self-discovery and healing. I pride myself on creating an environment that is safe, warm and down-to earth. I use a blended approach of EMDR and Gestalt therapy to help my clients discern and accept the wisdom of their feelings, so that they can harness them to their advantage. I believe that a person’s history colors how they experience the present, but that few are fully aware of this process in day-to-day life. We’ll work together to move from judgment to curiosity, so that we can notice what reactions are based on historical assumptions, or grounded in our actual, shared experience of one another in the here-and-now. By cultivating a value-neutral, present-oriented awareness we gain the autonomy necessary to move forward with security and purpose.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #088985 (NY)
  • LCSW #44SC06322700 (NJ)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Body Neutrality
  • Feminism
  • People with Disabilities

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Heidi Mela accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Psychotherapy $225
  • Group Psychotherapy $60

Locations

Home Office 2
New York, NY 10463-4931
Video Office

FAQ

Is Heidi Mela accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Heidi Mela is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Heidi Mela offer telehealth appointments? Heidi Mela does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Heidi Mela specialize in? Heidi Mela specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Self Esteem, and Trauma.
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