Melinda Jimenez, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 24 years in practice

Melinda Jimenez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with 24 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 077784 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1780998591 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English

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About Melinda

Melinda Jimenez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with 24 years of experience. She guides people through worry, loss, relationship strain, and major life transitions. Her work aims to create a calm setting where people can speak honestly and begin to feel more in control.

She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then she uses practical strategies drawn from several approaches to help people manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, anger, or grief.

Background and approach

She also supports parents, people facing career stress, and those coping with trauma or compassion fatigue. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person’s readiness for change. She explains options plainly and adapts tools to real life, whether someone needs skills for emotional regulation, clearer communication, or help reorganizing daily routines.

Her background includes work informed by attachment ideas and cognitive-behavioral methods, with elements from acceptance and dialectical approaches. That mix helps her tailor plans for issues such as intimacy concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and self-esteem work. People who prefer a warm, steady presence often find this style useful.

Melinda emphasizes practical steps and gentle guidance so people can try new ways of coping, notice small improvements, and build toward longer-term goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Melinda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Melinda names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps people who feel stuck by teaching short, practical exercises to stay engaged in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches clear steps to shift them, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms through homework and skill practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and communication, and it helps people build more supported ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they’ll try methods and adjust the plan so treatment fits the person’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people see facial cues and practice communication exercises. Phone sessions can be a good choice when video bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for quick processing, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and maintain steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

The approach is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on listening first and then using practical techniques to manage emotions and improve daily functioning.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has 24 years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of life stressors and emotional challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions priced?

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