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Melissa Jeffay, Psy.D.

Founder & Licensed Psychologist Brave Pathways Psychology, PLLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Fears/Phobias,

Introduction

Dr. Melissa Jeffay is a licensed psychologist and the founder of Brave Pathways Psychology. She has recently relocated to Miami after working at the Child Mind Institute in NYC for over 5 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge about assessing and treating anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. She works collaboratively with families, educators, and other people in the child’s environment to understand the whole child and to promote real and lasting change. Through all her experiences, she has learned the importance of tailoring interventions to the unique strengths of her clients. She provides diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, parent sessions, school consultation, and educational workshops.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • Psy. D. #025176 (NY)
  • Psy. D. #PY12471 (FL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Payment options Free intro call available

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Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, School Psychology - St. John's University

Certifications

  • Trauma
  • Selective Mutism

Professional Affiliations

  • Selective Mutism Association
  • American Psychological Association (APA)

FAQ

Is Melissa Jeffay, Psy.D. accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Jeffay, Psy.D. is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Melissa Jeffay, Psy.D. also offers a free consultation.
Does Melissa Jeffay, Psy.D. offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Jeffay, Psy.D. does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Melissa Jeffay, Psy.D. specialize in? Melissa Jeffay, Psy.D. specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Fears/Phobias, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, Peer Relationships, Perfectionism, School Issues, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Trauma.
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