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Melissa Munoz, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Recognized for high quality patient care

Melissa Munoz

Accepts Oscar
Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

LMFT
7+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Melissa Munoz, 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 Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology / Multicultural Counseling from University of the West.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Directive
Candid
Affirming

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

I use EMDR therapy to help clients identify and resolve past experiences or thought patterns that keep them feeling stuck. My goal is to help you clear distressing past material so that you can feel more engaged in life.

My focus

The clients I work with can notice and tolerate their emotions, though they find them distressing and unwanted. They get through daily responsibilities at home, work, or school, but may experience some challenges. For EMDR to be successful, clients need to follow instructions and maintain consistent concentration.

My approach

I use EMDR therapy with all clients. EMDR gradually reduces strong reactions to uncomfortable past material so you may respond more helpfully in the present. It does not require talking in detail about traumas. You simply hold the memory in mind while engaging in bilateral stimulation, which reprocesses dysfunctionally stored memories.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
LGBTQIA+
First Generation American/Immigrant Parents
Single Mother
+ 4 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Oscar
  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance
  • Allied

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology / Multicultural Counseling from University of the West.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentFriday, Apr 24th