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Maria Melendez, LPC

Arizona LPC specializing in stress and relationships
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Trauma and relationship focus
  • CBT IFS and client-centered

About Maria Melendez

Maria Melendez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 25 years of clinical experience. She offers compassionate, client-centered care and tailors conversation and treatment plans to meet each person's specific needs, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to address a broad range of concerns.

Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also supports clients with issues related to abandonment, attachment, communication difficulties, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.

Maria provides services in both English and Spanish and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. She recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered to take the next steps toward their goals.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Melendez have?

Maria Melendez has 25 years of professional experience.

Is Maria Melendez a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: AZ LPC LPC-13956.

In which languages does Maria Melendez provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Maria Melendez located?

She is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Maria Melendez as my therapist?

Clients can work with Maria Melendez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maria Melendez work with international clients?

Maria Melendez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Melendez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be the Right Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy is often found to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions in supporting meaningful progress.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into a busy life. Licensed professionals provide care, and clients may switch therapists if they need a different fit, helping them find the approach and relationship that best supports their goals.

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