Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Upstate New York. I received my Masters from the University of SUNY Oswego and have been practicing for 10 years. I help children as young as 2 yrs old process through stressors through Play Therapy. I help families and individuals of all ages experiencing the stressors of relationships and struggles. I am prior military and support veterans and their familiies during and after their service.
I love working with parents who want to find new tools to support themselves and their family. I love working with those who are looking for support to succeed in life. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make their goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their lives.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Melinda Iketau
LMHC
10
YEARS
EXPERIENCE
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Self-pay
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem NY
ComPsych - Behavioral Health
Oscar Health
Cigna
Optum
United HealthCare
Sessions can range from $50-$150*
*Depending on insurance/payment method, session type, and duration.
Adjustment Disorder
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Anxiety Disorders
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Anxiety or Worry
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Family Dynamics
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Defiance
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Aggression
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Attention Issues
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Divorce
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Anger
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Bullying
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Self-Esteem
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Peer Interactions
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Sadness
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Stress Management
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Intellectual Developmental Disorder
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
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Play Therapy
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Client-Centered Therapy
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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“"Play is the most natural method of self-healing that childhood affortds." -Erik Erikson”
Therapy with me looks like: Play Therapy: Child will be introduced to the session. "I am Mrs. Melinda. This is a very special time. You can do ALMOST anything that you want to do. I will let you know if you can not do something. You can also say whatevery you want to say."
In-person: Child will be able to explore the room and work at their own pace.
Virtually: I will do more directing, but child will still be able to explore the virtual roon and work at their own pace.
Play Therapy Parenting Sessions: Parents and I will discuss struggles with their child/children and go over skills parents already have. I will work with parents to strengthen skills they already have and/or add to their skills. Homework will be given and progress will be discussed next session.
Teen and Adult sessions: I will introduce myself and discuss the stressors that have brought you in. I will discuss the past, present, and solution focused skills to support you. Homework will be given and progress will be discussed next session.
Fun fact: My last name is AWSOME! Iketau pronounced "Eek-a-Tau"("Tau" is just like "POW!" only with a "T") It's an Islander name. Similar to Moana ;-P
My favorite hobbies: I enjoy team sports, crafts, puzzles, anime, card games, board games, scuba diving, reading, riding my motorcycle and jeep, traveling, and walking on trails to name a few.
Accepting new clients in following states:
NY
Licensed for virtual appointments in
NY
In-person appointments
NY, 13601
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