Melissa Patton, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I am passionate about helping others and developing tools to help my clients achieve emotional wellness.

My focus

I work with kids, teens, and adults who develop tools, implement strategies, and create boundaries for lasting change.

My approach

I am an integrative therapist, pulling from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I embrace these approaches because I believe in learning to challenge and change negative thinking patterns, building skills for emotional regulation, and learning to live in alignment with your values.

My communication style

I bring a calm and supportive tone to my sessions. I create space for authenticity and growth, walking with my clients to their desired outcomes.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have an empathic and supportive background that created a path to becoming a therapist. Through my different experiences in the helping field, I have been able to help others navigate life's challenges, embrace changes, and move into an authentic and meaningful chapter of their story.

My goals for you

I am collaborative in my approach to goal setting. I believe that my clients know themselves best, and we create goals for treatment together.

Our first session

During our first session, we will ensure that we are a good match for treatment. I will not only provide transparency of the expectations for treatment but also utilize this time to hear what brought you here and how our time together can best serve you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, San Marcos.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Melissa Patton