I have over 25 years of experience helping people move through challenges and transform their lives. This includes justice involved, gang affiliated, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work from USC. I am trained in many additional practices including EFT, yoga, meditation and breathwork; all of which can compliment traditional psychotherapy.
I work with people who are ready to change.
In my private practice, I work with adults (18-100) experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, ineffective behavior patterns, work stress & general life stress.
In my work with organizations, I provide coaching and advising to executives and teams to develop improved communication and morale, psychological safety, enhanced self-awareness and improved wellbeing.
I incorporate a variety of modalities, including:
Positive Psychology,
Strength Based Therapy,
Solution Focused Therapy, Concentration Training, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Systems Theory, Organizational Behavior, Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga, and Performance Coaching.
I encourage participation in proper nutrition, exercise and other disciplines as indicated to assist in achieving desired outcomes.
"I've never stayed with a therapist for more than a few sessions; didn't like any of them, didn't trust them. I trust Melissa." - Vietnam Veteran (therapy client)
"I had a chaotic family life and didn't know it was possible to be still, to feel safe, and to be at peace within myself and in the world. Melissa taught me so much" - Master's degree student (therapy client)
"I had terrible boundaries. Melissa helped me understand how my core beliefs from childhood were negatively impacting my relationships and my work. She taught me how to overcome them and feel empowered. My effectiveness at work and in my life improved so much" - Director (corporate client)
"Melissa helped me navigate through a time of serious difficulty in running my start-up. I was so frustrated. I was on a limited budget, some of my employees were really under-functioning, communication was challenging. Melissa helped my organization through company-wide training and through individual coaching sessions. Our communication is much better, my employees are functioning at the level I need them to and we are growing to be more profitable" - CEO (corporate client)
"I was so depressed and anxious due to some serious family stuff I had going on. Melissa was really easy to talk to and she helped me find ways to lift my depression and settle my anxiety. I am free from both now and I am so proud of myself for going to therapy". - Husband/father (therapy client)
Please send a message or call to schedule an appointment.
All appointments are remote/tele-health.
By Appointment