Melissa Matugas

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

Have you experienced loss or adjusting to change? Life comes with loss and change: the death of a loved one, the loss of health, a break-up. Dealing with any loss and adjusting to major change often negatively affects us, and our emotional well-being and coping habits are sometimes compromised as a result.

My focus

Struggling with grief and loss or trauma? I use compassionate approaches to help support those struggling with these areas. I have a history of working as a hospice social worker and later received my Ph.D. in Psychology to treat grief/trauma.

My approach

It is easy to fall into depression or develop anxiety if our coping is not managed and nurtured appropriately. I’m glad you are taking steps to process what change or loss means to you. As an Asian American Filipina, I provide culturally competent therapy services to those managing dual/multi cultural/BIPOC identities.