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Melissa Behrends Gelfman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Recognized for high quality patient care

Melissa Behrends-Gelfman

Individual therapy

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LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Melissa Behrends-Gelfman, 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 Masters of Arts (MA) Psychology from UMass global or Brandman University part of the Chapman system.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Addiction
Grief
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Warm
Motivational

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

My ideal client is someone who is willing to empty their mental cup and be prepared to do some good, productive work on the issues that cause them to continue living lives that are barely functioning. I am NOT an expert on anyone's lives; however, I can offer insight into the experiences that have molded me to become the person I am today.

My focus

I work with those managing anxiety, life transitions, and seeking general support. Whether you're working through trauma, building coping skills, or exploring personal goals, I'll create a plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.

My approach

I use trauma-informed care approaches like EMDR and implement personalized interventions custom to you. What you can expect is a caring, empathic approach where I'm merely a navigator, but you are the pilot of your own life.

Expertise

Focus populations

Body Positivity
Educators
First Generation American/Immigrant Parents
Immune-Disorders
LGBTQIA+
Military/Veterans
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Police/Fire/First Responders
Racial Justice
Sex Worker
Sex-Positive/Kink
Single Mother
Transgender
+ 13 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare Advantage
  • Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) Psychology from UMass global or Brandman University part of the Chapman system.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions
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