Melany

Melany Barrera Frederick, MSc

Clinical Psychologist

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“Extensive experience working with LGBT+ people, migrants, and gender-based violence issues under Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe therapy is the most intimate relationship humans can have.”

About Me

I’m a clinical health psychologist with years of experience, offering remote therapy that’s specifically tailored to support LGBTI, migrants, and racialized individuals. Having lived abroad for several years, I understand how challenging it can be to adapt to a new culture and language, especially when navigating personal identity and mental health. My consultations are priced at €60 per session; however, I understand that some individuals, such as students and those from vulnerable groups, may require financial assistance. Please feel free to inquire about available discounts. My goal is to help you on your journey toward healing and personal growth, no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or the pain of a breakup, I'm here to help you on your mental health journey.

Approach

My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is an effective, evidence-based treatment for many diagnosis including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. By helping you identify and challenge negative thought patterns, CBT empowers you to make lasting changes in behavior and improve your emotional well-being. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, low mood, or focus issues, CBT can help you regain control and start living a more balanced life. In addition, I have an specialization in neuropsychology that aims to restore and strengthen cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving that were affected by injury, illness, or developmental challenges.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

The main areas of expertise are crisis interventions, anxiety, depression, gender related issues, sexual abuse, trauma. .

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Rehabilitation (Cognitive)

    Structured programmes to restore or compensate for cognitive abilities (memory, attention, problem-solving) after brain injury or illness.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Lietuvos PSICHOLOGŲ Sä"junga

Qualifications

Msc. Clinical Health Psychology

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Year: 2023

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

Year: 2016

Training in Gender-Affirming Care

Gender Dynamix

Year: 2021

Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP)

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico.

Year: 2021

Sexual Violence Course

Doctors Without Borders

Year: 2020

Memberships

Lithuanian Psychological Association (LPA)

Service Areas

Online from Lithuania

In-person & Online

Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis

Lithuania

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Vilnius, Lithuania