Melissa is a practical, interactive and cognitive behavioral therapist. Her treatment approach
is to provide support and feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
She incorporates a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques.
Melissa has had extensive training in couple's counseling, using a specific approach that has shown to be highly effective.
With sensitivity and compassion, Melissa works with each client to help them build on their strengths in identifying
and achieving their goals. Depending on patient’s needs and comfort level, she incorporates different therapeutic
approaches including evidence-based therapy and mindfulness.

If you feel your child, teen or family is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Melissa to
discuss the best way to solve the problem.  

Melissa has training and experience working with a multitude of populations. She works with individuals, couples,
families and adolescents addressing many issues including: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, social/family issues,
work issues, and life phase transitions. In her practice, she combines various approaches to accommodate
the unique personality and needs of each client. Melissa's orientation is strengths-based approach,
Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Gestalt therapy and Family systems.
 
As your therapist, Melissa will provide an non-judgemental space to be your inspiring and reliable partner.
Being in therapy is a process. She will motivate you to think more positive, guide you through transforming your
negative thoughts, and celebrate your achievements. You will rebuild confidence, strength, and skills that will serve you
for the rest of your life! She will help you reach happiness both in your personal life, and in your career. Feel free to
contact Melissa with questions regarding her methods or her sliding scale rate. She is also available through
Skype and phone sessions. Melissa is looking forward to hear your story.

Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Antioch University, LA, CA.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. CSUN, CA.
Certified in DMH paperwork. Antioch University, LA, CA.
Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certificate
Certified in Anger Management
                                                                                        
Therapy experience
Experience working with chronically mentally ill and substance abuse for 8 yrs.
Experience with working children & youth in spectrum over 10 yrs.
Working knowledge of DMH documentation
Experience with Emotianlly Focused Therapy and Gottoman’s approach

Affiliation
Member of CAMFT
CPH &Associates
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