About Melissa Aristoza
Focus areas
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Depression
Sleep Problems
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Relational
Dialectical (DBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
BisexualEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Melissa Aristoza
A desire to uplift others and highlight their strengths is what inspires me to work in the field of mental health care. I ensure that clients feel heard and understood in sessions by asking reflective questions to better understand their inner world and perspectives and by creating a space that allows clients to share their thoughts without judgment. It is important for me to make the client feel that they are the expert of their own issues and that we are collaborating together to shed light on solutions. I focus on clients' strengths and interests throughout our work, not just the struggles of their issues.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I ensure that clients feel heard and understood in sessions through asking reflective questions to better understand their inner world and perspectives and creating a space that allows client to share their thoughts without judgment.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
It is important for me to make the client feel that they are the expert of their own issues and that we are collaborating together to shed light to solutions. I focus on client's strengths and interests throughout our work, not just the struggles of their issues.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $125 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $125 for 60 minutes
Education and background
Education and training
- Loyola University Chicago, Master's in Social Work
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1457190258