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Melissa Shepherd Williams, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Melissa Shepherd-Williams

Individual therapy

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LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Melissa Shepherd-Williams, 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) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Cultural Stress
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Responsive
Warm
Curious

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

As a constantly busy person not tending to yourself because of a tradition of putting yourself last, it can be challenging to pause or ask for help. Something, finally, brought you to a halt, and you are starting to give yourself permission to welcome support.

My focus

You are invited to co-create with me a sense of safety for your voice to be fully honored. I engage individuals in cultivating or reconnecting with their agency to thrive, especially following burnout. Cultural and historical context are a priority, such that a more nuanced story helps in creating a new consciousness to move beyond surviving.

My approach

I offer my enthusiasm to partner in your journey of identifying strengths, growing from challenges, and building on them. A multicultural background and experience working with clients of diverse narratives and identities help me to remain open to your point of view. I have an extensive history working within the arts community.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
First Generation American/Immigrant Parents
Single Mother
Body Positivity
Educators
LGBTQIA+
Non-Binary
Police/Fire/First Responders
Racial Justice
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Therapy types

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions

15840 Ventura Blvd Suite 306, Encino, CA 91436

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