

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Counselor, I am passionate about helping others find alignment within themselves and in the world around them. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Taking the first step toward change takes immense courage, and I’m truly glad you’re here.
There was a time when I felt trapped by anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. I spent years feeling like I was constantly reacting to the world around me—easily overwhelmed, shutting down, and unsure how to move forward. I was living in a hypervigiliant state - always on edge, feeling unsafe in relationships and in my aloneness. This was also followed with depressive states followed by shame and guilt. Working with a Practitioner in Somatic Experiencing has transformed my emotional well being by helping my brain and body recognize safety and reducing my sensitivity to unpleasant sensations and arousal. I now feel more in control, I welcome unpleasant bodily sensations when they show up, and feel more safe in my body.
Welcome to my page! My name is Melissa Benzaquen. I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. I am here to provide you with emotional support and the tools you need to cope with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
You are not alone! Uncertain moments, occasional loneliness, difficulty making friends, searching for a life partner, and other life circumstances can be painful and challenging. It would be an honor to help you to build optimism and find purpose in your life.
Today, I will provide you with a warm and safe place where you feel comfortable in this transformative journey, and the goal is to achieve happiness and peace.


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