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Melissa Marques
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MEd, EdS
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1 Endorsed
4703 Northwest 53rd Avenue, Suite A-2, Gainesville, FL 32653
Let's Connect (352) 758-5067
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It's difficult to feel truly present and engaged in life when your mind is racing and your sense of self is scattered. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm, ADHD, identity exploration, and relational issues. Through effective coping mechanisms, challenging negative thought patterns, and fostering resilience, our collaborative journey will be focused on restoring what feels missing.
Navigating the terrain of identity can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. I'm here to provide a safe place where you can explore your sense of self, cultural identity, and beliefs. My counseling is rooted in person-centered, narrative, and existential therapy. I incorporate CBT, IFS, trauma-informed therapy, and systems work as well.
Whether you need support in managing daily struggles or exploring your life's purpose, please know it is welcome. We can work together to restore a sense of safety, hope, and connection. It may feel hopeless and like you don't even know where to start. Let's take the first step together.
Call or Email Melissa Marques now for a free 15 minute consultation - (352) 758-5067
Let's Connect (352) 758-5067
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (352) 758-5067
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Melissa Marques
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MEd, EdS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / IMH23673 Supervised by Karin Fields (Florida / MH 10065) Melissa Marques
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Membership with American Counseling Association 6620950 / 2021
- Attended University of Florida , MEd EdS
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Lucent Collaborative Services (LCS)
4703 Northwest 53rd Avenue
Suite A-2
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 758-5067Email me
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (352) 758-5067
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Melissa Marques
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MEd, EdS