Elena Melt, LAC, Hackensack, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Elena Melt

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Elena Melt

Elena Melt is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC). She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University-Newark and a Master of Arts in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University, graduating Summa Cum Laude from both institutions.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Her passion is based on supporting adolescents and young adults through critical life transitions, helping them navigate school, life, and acute stressors while building authentic coping mechanisms and emotional regulation. Elena’s approach to treatment primarily emphasizes Person-Centered Therapy, creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and empowered to lead their own healing journey.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

To support this growth, she integrates evidence-based tools including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-informed interventions, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, and crisis de-escalation. With extensive experience in school-based clinical services, she blends deep empathy with strong advocacy to help young people discover their inner strengths and build resilience.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Self Esteem Issues

Therapy

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Office location

Elena Melt, LAC also offers online video visits for patients

Serenium Hackensack

2 Univ Plz 3rd Fl, Ste 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Education and background

Practice names

Serenium Hackensack

Education and training

William Paterson University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
Rutgers University-Newark (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1487561502

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Elena Melt?

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Is Elena Melt accepting new patients?

Elena Melt generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Elena Melt's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Elena Melt online?

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What practice does Elena Melt work with?

Elena Melt works with Serenium Hackensack.

Where is Elena Melt's office located?

Elena Melt has 2 office locations in Hackensack, view full addresses on Elena Melt's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Elena Melt?

Elena Melt frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Elena Melt on their profile.