Melissa Rebollar, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

I am glad you're here and made the decision to work towards self-improvement and growth. To start off, we will work towards your goals at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of challenges, from anxiety and depression to trauma and life transitions.

My focus

I work with individuals facing ADHD, anger management, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, family conflict, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, life transitions, personality disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming, stress, substance use, suicidal ideation, trauma and PTSD, racial identity, and autism.

My approach

I use a strength-based approach to help you restore balance and well-being. Drawing from cognitive and solution-focused modalities, I remain collaborative and mindful of your individuality, culture, and background. My eclectic approach allows for fluid, personalized treatment.

My communication style

I create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. My style is collaborative and non-judgmental, tailored to your unique needs and drawing from various therapeutic modalities.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've gained extensive experience working in psychiatric hospitals, public schools, non-profit organizations, and county-funded programs with diverse populations. These experiences shaped my commitment to providing compassionate, culturally informed care and my drive to wanting to serve my community.

My goals for you

I believe in autonomy for my clients in giving you the lead on what you want your goals to be and the focus of the session, while providing guidance and necessary structure to achieve set goals. I also foster independence so that you can thrive outside of the therapeutic setting.

Our first session

In our first session, I hope to achieve a sense of warmth and guidance, comfort in attending therapy, along with a lot of information gathering, to set the stage for how future sessions will look and find the focus of treatment.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Experiential Therapy

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

LGBTQIA+

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling; MFT from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Melissa Rebollar