Annadel Melendez

LCSW

Annadel Melendez is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and youth of all ages, and provides services in Spanish or English. Annadel received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Annadel has experience in working with children in school settings at all age levels. Issues she treats include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, anger, grief, divorce, school issues, self-esteem and executive functioning.

Annadel utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including strength-based, trauma-focused, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) while maintaining techniques that are developmentally appropriate through therapeutic games and curriculums. Annadel’s mission is to empower and advocate for diverse children with compassion and cultural humility. Drawing from her nine years of experience, she strives to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel valued and supported.

Annadel grew up in Chicago and enjoys lots of time with family in her free time. Annadel enjoys listening to music, dancing and playing, both on and off work. Annadel draws from her Mexican and Honduran roots and experience when working with clients and while being with her 2 daughters.

Insurance Accepted

  • Health Alliance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Aetna

  • Web TPA

  • Private Pay

We are able to bill out of network with a number of insurance plans and are able to walk clients through the process of contacting their insurance company to find out what insurance will cover out of network.

Areas of Focus

  • Executive Functioning

  • Divorce

  • School issues

  • Anger

  • Grief

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

Contact Annadel

If you would like to talk to someone directly,
please call 217-487-4522

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