Merissa Malacara
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1300 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Not accepting new clients
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As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I often work with individuals and families going through difficult adjustments, such as the birth of a new child, divorce, grief, or career struggles. Educated in psychodynamic psychotherapy and incorporating cognitive behavioral strategies, I aim to provide therapy with an empathic approach while helping the client process earlier life experiences and implement healthier coping skills.
I am comfortable working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, issues related to gender or sexuality, domestic violence, childhood abuse, bereavement, first responders, and PTSD. I have specialized training in perinatal and postpartum mental health, parenting skills for disruptive behavior disorders, and health psychology. I also provide services in Spanish.
I see clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please feel free to send a message or call to discuss you interest in treatment. Thank you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Merissa Malacara
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071.008574 Merissa Malacara
- Attended University of Denver, Graduated 2009
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (224) 231-5726
Merissa Malacara
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (224) 231-5726
Merissa Malacara
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (224) 231-5726
Merissa Malacara
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 231-5726
Merissa Malacara
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact