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Byron Melgar, LCSW

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About Byron Melgar, LCSW

Bilingual Behavioral Health Specialist with 32 years of dedicated experience in social services. I provide humanistic, bilingual, and bicultural therapeutic care tailored to each client’s preferred language. My practice offers a comfortable, supportive environment designed to promote relief and healing from stressful life circumstances. I specialize in addressing individual, marital/couple, and family issues across all life stages, working closely with children, teens, adults, and couples. It is my hope and privilege to serve you in your time of need.
Especialista bilingüe en salud conductual con 32 años de trayectoria en servicios sociales. Ofrezco atención terapéutica humanista, bilingüe y bicultural, adaptada al idioma preferido de cada paciente. Mi práctica brinda un ambiente cómodo y de apoyo, diseñado para promover el alivio y la sanación ante las circunstancias estresantes de la vida. Me especializo en abordar problemas individuales, matrimoniales y familiares en todas las etapas de la vida, trabajando de cerca con niños, adolescentes, adultos y parejas. Es mi mayor deseo y un privilegio poder servirle en su momento de necesidad.

Techniques/Modalities

  • Client-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strengths Based
  • Trauma-Informed

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD
  • Couples
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief & Loss
  • Health and Medical Issues
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma and PTSD

Office Details

  • Online Services
  • Sliding Scale
  • Terapia en línea
  • Therapist Over 50y/o

Licenses

License

LCSW

License Number

149026756

State Issued

Illinois

Education

Dominican University
  • MSW

States Licensed In

Illinois

Fees

$150 Initial Intake, $150 Couples/Marital and $125 individual.

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
CIGNA
EAP
Optum
Sliding Scale
UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
  • CIGNA
  • EAP
  • Optum
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealthcare

Practice Details

Therapist Languages

Hablo Español

Services For

Couples, Family, Individuals

Client Age

Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults
Elders (65+)

Migration Background

First Gen in U.S., Not born in U.S.

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