Melissa Alexander

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepting patients

Licensed in CA

Accepts insurance

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

Hello! My name is Melissa Alexander and I am an LMFT and a Registered Art Therapist. I believe in a client-centered approach, as well as using some creativity in sessions!

My approach

I use a mixture of CBT and narrative therapy, along with solution-focused aspects. I like to embody these theories through the use of Art Therapy.

My focus

I typically work with adolescents and young adults that are going through stages of life struggles, dealing with depression or with anxiety. I also have some experience working with disordered eating and grief.

My communication style

I strive to create a calm and peaceful environment for my clients. My hope is that my clients feel comfortable and able to share without worry of judgment.

My journey to therapy

I love working in this field. Therapy was such an important resource in my life, and I felt a calling to be able to offer that to others. I have also seen the healing work that art can bring, so I enjoy being able to offer that in my sessions.

My goals for you

I work hand in hand with clients to develop and set goals for treatment.

My first session with you

For the first session with me, clients should expect to go over legal and ethical protocol, as well as answer questions to the client's comfort level. I really just want to get a sense of how we might work together.

About Melissa

Specialities

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues

Therapy Methods

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Grief Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused
  • Trauma Focused

Practice

License

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Allyship

  • LGBTQIA+ aligned

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Anthem, MHN, and Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca)

Languages spoken

  • English

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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  • Video session
  • 55 minutes
  • Covered by Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Anthem, MHN, and Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca) Session cost depends on your insurance, most people pay $5-40 per session after meeting their deductible. There aren't any fees for using Path.

Next Appointment Friday, October 6

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