I have received my Bachelor's degree of Psychology from California State University, Northridge. I received my Master's degree of Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of California and have been providing direct therapy services for four years. I have worked with individuals ages 5 to adults with a variety of issues such as: parenting issues, postpartum/pregnancy, codependency, family conflicts, domestic violence, mood disorders, and teen issues. I have worked in various settings such as schools, agencies, and shelters.
When working with my clients, I view YOU as being the expert in your own journey and experience. I like to highlight your inner strengths in order to promote positive change. I believe in building and celebrating resiliency in order to help clients move through difficult times in their life. I work from a variety of approaches and I like to match the style that will best fit your needs. I enjoy working in a Solution-Focused lens, along with utilizing Cognitive Behavioral approaches to help clients in reaching their goals.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 122143
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Melissa is a great person. She makes me feel comfortable discussing really messy stuff. I always feel like she’s advocating for me and my health even when I make mistakes.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Melissa has been very responsive to my goals for therapy and has really helped me to progress each week. I'm very grateful the she has been able to meet me where I am and has been so supportive as I try to understand and grow past some of my problems.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning parenting issues, and anger management