Melanie Almaguer

PhD

Melanie Almaguer
Accepting New Clients
Accepts Insurance

Professional Information

StatusActive
CredentialsPhD
EntityIndividual
Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

About Melanie

Melanie Almaguer, PhD offers therapy, neuropsychological testing, and ADHD testing at Endeavor. She has experience with individuals across the lifespan with a variety of challenges including behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, and autism. Melanie has experience conducting psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Melanie enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing with her dog and cat, and is a diehard San Antonio Spurs and UConn Huskies fan. She also enjoys reading, assembling Lego, and crocheting.

Melanie has completed her training in community health clinics, medical centers, and schools. She enjoys working with children and pre-teens and is continuing to work towards certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Melanie utilizes an integrated approach to therapy, which is client-centered, and meets her clients where they are at in the therapeutic process. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and elements of other approaches such as play therapy, bibliotherapy, and motivational interviewing.


Areas of Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Learning disabilities
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • OCD
  • Trauma

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Neuropsychological Assessment
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • Client-Centered
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Play Therapy

Education & Training

  • PhD, Texas A&M University
  • University of Connecticut

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step towards better mental health. Schedule a consultation with Melanie today.