DRM Mental Health
DRM Mental Health offers psychotherapy and coaching with special emphasis on marginalized populations. We make ourselves available to those that need personal support for issues that include not only anxiety, depression, and other psychological conditions, but also the stress and challenges associated with asylum, LGBTQIA+, and more.
DRM Mental Health was founded by Davis R. Melendez, who is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for those that are looking for a multilingual therapist. Learn more about Davis or contact DRM Mental Health to get started.
DAVIS RODRÍGUEZ MELÉNDEZ MA, LCSW, APTT
Davis Rodríguez Meléndez is from Puerto Rico and currently resides in San Diego, CA, where he is a psychotherapist serving the LGBTQAI+ communities, Spanish and Portuguese speaking communities.
Davis has been in the field of social work and community advocacy for over 25 years. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in social work (DSW). His topic of study is identity intersectionality on Afro-Latino Queer Men and social work practice. He is expected to complete the program in the Summer of 2024. In addition, Davis obtained a Masters Degree in Spanish and has been a Spanish and Latin American Professor at Temple University (1999 – 2003), Rutgers University (2002 – 2009).
Davis is also a graduate and accredited trainer for the Center for Playback Theatre. He incorporates Playback Theatre practices into his clinical work and other settings focusing on race identity, sexuality/gender diversity and immigrant populations. In addition to Playback training and practices, he is trained in classical theatre and psychodrama.