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Melissa Lapides, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Melissa Lapides

Accepts Independence
Individual therapy

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LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Melissa Lapides, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Melissa has a Relational Trauma from California Institute of Integral Studies.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Style
Exploratory
Approachable
Curious

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

I help people understand their patterns in relationships so they can feel more secure, connected, and at home in themselves. My work is rooted in attachment-focused therapy, supporting clients as they heal relational wounds, build emotional safety, and create healthier ways of connecting with others and with themselves. I believe real change happen

My focus

I love working with individuals in the dating phase who are ready to understand and shift their relationship patterns to build healthier, more secure connections. I also work with couples seeking to deepen their bond, improve communication, and create a stronger, more secure attachment with each other.

My approach

My approach is warm, compassionate, and attachment-focused, while also being direct when needed. I integrate self-awareness and somatic tools, stay solution-focused, and support clients in building boundaries and a healthy relationship with themselves first.

Expertise

Focus populations

Educators
First Generation American/Immigrant Parents
+ 2 more

Therapy types

  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Independence
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Education

Relational Trauma from California Institute of Integral Studies.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentMonday, May 4th