Our Team
Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
THERAPIST
Melanie Cavallaro, MS, LMHC, EMDR
Melanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about helping others reach their full potential by healing from within. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, stress, behavioral issues, and relationship issues. Melanie is a certified EMDR therapist.
As a former teacher and certified school counselor, she has worked with families and youth for more than 14 years. She has advocated for individuals throughout her career to ensure the best possible outcome for all those she has served. Her training in restorative practices, suicide prevention, and trauma informed care provides additional skills to work with clients that are struggling in these areas.
“Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? Life brings challenges but your healing can start today. You will find a warm inviting atmosphere, engaged listener and sincere guidance when we work together. We can work together to improve your overall mental health and overcome obstacles. My counseling approaches include (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR Therapy.”
WORKING WITH MELANIE
Self pay: $150
Insurance accepted: Aetna (no Marketplace policies), United Healthcare, Oscar, UMR, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield (coming May 2024)
Sessions: offered in person or via telehealth
Hours: Monday, Friday 10am - 4pm & Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1pm - 7pm
THERAPIST
Amy Nunez, MS, LCSW, EMDR
Amy is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping individuals who are experiencing anxiety and depression that come with everyday life. As a former school social worker, she has served teens and adults for over 4 years. Her specialties are anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ support, self-esteem, empowerment, grief, and trauma. Her specialized modalities are Solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
“Life is rough, let’s be real. But there’s no problem too big or too small that therapy can’t help with. Whether it be anxiety from your job, a huge life change, or you just need someone to vent to, I am here to work alongside you to help you make it through any issues you may have. I like to take a team approach to therapy so you know that you are not alone in this. You have a teammate that will be there to help guide you and give you the tools you need to conquer any obstacle life throws your way!”
WORKING WITH AMY
Self pay: $150
Insurance accepted: Aetna (no Marketplace policies), United Healthcare, Oscar, UMR, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield (coming May 2024)
Sessions: offered in person or via telehealth
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 3pm, Wednesday & Friday 12pm - 6pm, & Saturday 11am - 5pm
THERAPIST
Michele Dennis, MS, LMHC
Michele is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. When asked what words best describe Michele’s professional abilities, the words astute and compassionate come to mind. Michele has a passion for helping children ages 5-11 years old navigate and learn coping skills for numerous types of difficult situations. However, she also provides counseling services to adults ages 18-65 years old. The therapeutic approaches that Michele frequently utilizes are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy (children) and Psychoeducational interventions.
Michele has worked with children and families for more than twenty years, starting in the field as a Family Case Manager in the Florida Child Welfare System. Since completing her master’s degree program in Psychology and Counseling, she has been providing individual and family counseling services for the past fifteen years in a variety of settings, including community settings, public school settings, and private group practice.
“Life can be hard and often presents us with challenges and difficulties. Frequently, having someone trained in mental health who is objective, empathetic and highly skilled in active listening can help you process potential solutions. My area of expertise is working with children aged 5-11 years old struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, divorce issues, parental conflicts and uncomplicated grief. I also provide therapy services for adults dealing with depression, anxiety and offer an evidence-based parent education program. I believe in an eclectic approach to therapy, pulling from several different types of treatment interventions, depending on each individual’s specific needs.”
WORKING WITH MICHELE
Self pay: $150 (sliding scale fee available in some situations)
Insurance accepted: Aetna (no Marketplace policies), United Healthcare, Oscar, UMR, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield (coming June 2024)
Sessions: offered in person
Hours: Saturday 10am - 2pm, select weekday Evenings
Angela Vann, MA Student Intern
STUDENT INTERN
WORKING WITH Angela
Self pay: $50
Michelle handles all client registration, insurance verifications, billing and scheduling requests for Cavallaro Counseling. Have a question? Send an email to admin@cavallarocounseling.com.
Michelle St. Cyr
OFFICE MANAGER