Psychotherapy

Give Melissa a call at

323-810-9681 or reach out below for a free 20 minute consultation

Healing with Melissa

I offer a collaborative space for teens and young adults seeking individual or couples/relationship therapy in Pasadena and surrounding communities. 

I take an affirmative approach to help clients with marginalized identities explore internal and external stressors, resolve conflicts, and feel more connected to the here and now. 

My community and clinical work leaves me especially attuned to working with people impacted by relationship traumas, autistic and LGBTQIAPK+ people experiencing minority stress, caregivers experiencing compassion fatigue,  and advocates engaged in long term anti-racism & systemic change efforts.

By exploring memory and emotions, returning to painful experiences in a safer environment, and having someone who can track the patterns and structures in your life, you can begin to make changes that have left you feeling stuck and out of control.

In all my work, I pay attention to the present moment between us, and notice what pieces of the past are still alive and influential. This way of working allows the people I work with to gain a deeper understanding about how their pasts influence how they are interacting with others in the present. Becoming more aware of these processes helps young adults grow into the future with more confidence and independence.

LMFT #143128 practicing with Out Couch Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

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Clinical Interests

I am currently conducting telehealth services.