About Me
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas in art in 1991 as well as a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillip's Graduate Institute (California) in 2008. My post-graduate studies focused on client-centered therapy as well as narrative therapy and grief work. I am currently engaged in additional training on evidence based practices in grief recovery.
I have worked in a private practice and in clinics with clients with a wide range of issues, including; but not limited to grief recovery, relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. I have worked with children, adolescents, couples and adult clients.
It often takes courage to seek therapy. Congratulations on taking the first step. Together we will look for solutions and resources to help you with what you are going through.
My style of therapy is warm, solution-focused and interactive. I am a humanistic therapist who believes that you are the center of therapy. My approach is combine talk therapy with activities you will complete and bring back to therapy to reach your goals in both brief and long term therapy. Of course, if your preference is just talk therapy, we can focus on that solely.
I look forward to working with you.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Blended Family Issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services Offered
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Licensing
CA LMFT 38641
Reviews
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Melissa was a wonderful confidant and always made me feel validated and at ease at the end of our sessions. She gave me a lot of tools to help me succeed in my pursuit for better mental health. So thankful for her!
I always feel supported, never judged, and like I can say anything.
She has helped me by leaps and bounds in an honest but caring way. Her insight into my concerns is amazing.
Melissa is AMAZING! I am so grateful for her and her help. She is a very good listener and she really understands your needs and gives you all the tools and advices you need to overcome issues. She was really supportive in my healing journey and I looked forward to my therapy sessions with her. Thank you for everything Melissa! :)
Melissa is compassionate, professional and caring. I have brought up a variety of subjects from addiction to parenting to family or origin and have always received intelligent, helpful and timely advice.
Understands the situation and gives great advice
Melissa has been a godsend. She was available for me in a time when I really needed support and accountability, and she has provided both. I truly look forward to my conversations with her.
Melissa is amazing and gives practical and valuable advice. I am so grateful for her and am thrilled that she is my therapist. It took a lot of searching, but it was worth it.
Melissa is very attractive and wonderful therapist
Melissa is a thoughtful, compassionate person, and I’m quite glad we connected.
Melissa Innocenzi listens and offers sound advice.
Melissa has continued to be instrumental in my personal growth.
Had several sessions with Melissa where we discussed a number of different issues. Melissa was a great listener and incredibly insightful with advice, recommendations, and support. Through our sessions and my own personal exploration I was able to find the answers I needed, as well as some I didn’t know I needed. Highly recommend her services.
I had a great experience with Melissa, she was a great listener and really helped me get through some emotions that I was having trouble processing.
She is passionate about what she does, and it reflects with the help and communication given. She always encourages me to communicate and be the best person I can be!
Only had two sessions so far, she is helping me through a difficult time and I am really looking forward to continuing to work with her.