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Melisa Rodriguez, LCSW at AGAVE STUDIO

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About Melisa Rodriguez, LCSW at AGAVE STUDIO

Starting therapy can feel uncertain, vulnerable, and even overwhelming—and that’s completely normal. Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’re coming back after a break, taking this step is a really important way to show up for yourself. I’m here to meet you where you are, without pressure or judgment, and to move at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to provide a space that feels safe, supportive, grounded—and at times, gently challenging, to help you grow in the ways that matter most to you. Therapy isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about showing up as you are and finding ways to navigate life with more clarity and connection.

I work with individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents, adults, and older adults, each bringing their own unique stories, strengths, and struggles. Whether you’re adjusting to shifting roles or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can offer a grounded and compassionate space to reflect, heal, and grow.

Sometimes, we carry the weight of our past without realizing how much it influences our present—our thoughts, our relationships, our sense of self. Together, we can begin to unpack those experiences, understand their impact, and work toward creating new, more empowering narratives.

Let’s Connect
Life can feel like a series of crashing waves—but today, you can pause, take a breath, and begin your journey toward restoration and renewal.

If you’re interested in setting up an appointment, please reach out via email or call the number below. If I’m unavailable when you call, feel free to leave a voicemail—I will return your message as soon as I can.

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Comenzar terapia puede generar incertidumbre, vulnerabilidad e incluso sentirse abrumador—y eso es completamente normal. Ya sea que sea tu primera vez en terapia o estés regresando después de una pausa, dar este paso es una manera muy importante de estar presente para ti mismo. Estoy aquí para encontrarte donde estás, sin presión ni juicios, y avanzar a un ritmo que se sienta adecuado para ti. Mi objetivo es ofrecer un espacio que se sienta seguro, con apoyo—y en ocasiones, con desafíos que te ayuden a crecer en las formas que más te importan. La terapia no se trata de tener todo resuelto—se trata de presentarte tal como eres y encontrar formas de navegar la vida con mayor claridad y conexión.

Trabajo con personas a lo largo de todo el ciclo de vida, incluidos adolescentes, adultos y adultos mayores, cada uno con sus historias, fortalezas y luchas únicas. Ya sea que estés adaptándote a un nuevo rol o te sientas atrapado en patrones que ya no te sirven, la terapia puede ofrecer un espacio con fundamento y compasión para reflexionar, sanar y crecer.

A veces, cargamos con el peso de nuestro pasado sin darnos cuenta de cuánto influye en nuestro presente—nuestros pensamientos, nuestras relaciones, nuestro sentido de identidad. Juntos, podemos empezar a desempacar esas experiencias, comprender su impacto y trabajar hacia la creación de nuevas narrativas que te empoderen.

Conectemos
La vida puede sentirse como una serie de olas que se estrellan—pero hoy, puedes hacer una pausa, respirar y comenzar tu camino hacia la restauración y la renovación.

Si estás interesado(a) en agendar una cita, por favor comunícate por correo electrónico o llama al número que aparece abajo. Si no puedo atender tu llamada, siéntete libre de dejar un mensaje de voz—te responderé tan pronto como me sea posible.

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Phone: 872.213.6178
Email: me**************@**********go.com

– Melisa Rodriguez, LCSW at AGAVE STUDIO

Fees

Hourly rate: $150

Insurance

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare

Techniques/Modalities

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • DBT Informed Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Harm Reduction
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strengths Based
  • Trauma-Informed

Specialties

  • Abandonment
  • Abuse
  • Acculturation
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Alzheimers & Other Forms of Dementia
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Couples
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Divorce Adjustment
  • Elders and Seniors
  • Family Conflict
  • First Generation
  • First Responders
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt
  • Health and Medical Issues
  • Helplessness
  • Highly Sensitive Persons
  • Identity
  • Identity Issues
  • Immigrant Communities
  • Infidelity and Affair Recovery
  • Inner Child Healing
  • Interpersonal Issues
  • Isolation
  • Jealousy
  • Law Enforcement
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Military Issues
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
  • Pregnant Individuals
  • Relationship Issues
  • Reunification
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans

Office Details

  • Free Consultation

Detalles del Consultorio

  • Consulta gratis

Licenses

License

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

License Number

149.024178

State Issued

Illinois

States Licensed In

Illinois

Fees

Fees

Hourly rate: $150

Insurance

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
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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+)

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