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Joseph Melendez, LCSW
I am a holistic and integrative therapist and my core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency.

Our Team

Joseph Melendez, LCSW

Location

Licensed in

DC

Approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-focused

Therapy Style

I am a holistic and integrative therapist and my core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. I have extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. I provide counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. I am committed to helping clients feel their best and believes clients are the experts in their journey.

Education

BSW - Social Work, New York University, Silver School of Social Work

MSW - Social Work, New York University, Silver School of Social Work

License Number and State

DC 50082349

Pronouns

he/him

Why did you become a mental health professional?

I became a social worker to help the communities I lived in and help give power to ours lived experience. Also, I love to learn about people.

What are your interests outside of work?

I love Cosplay!

What book have you read more than once?

I have read Eva Underground by Dandi Daley Mackall multiple times. I love historical fiction and the story is an interesting take on the Cold War.

Favorite organization/non-profit?

So Others Might Eat is a wonderful organization that provides 3 meals per day for people struggling with homelessness, it's wonderful place to volunteer.