LCSW, 7 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Do you find yourself repeating family patterns that don’t serve you? This can be due to childhood trauma. Childhood trauma can leave you with the sense that there's something wrong with you; that you are defective/different/unlovable. These feelings are likely projections that you received from your caregivers. If this resonates with you and you want to change those patterns, then I will support you to explore the connection between your past experiences–often from childhood–and your current mindset. I work with Women’s Mental Health Concerns such as menopause, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and job stress.
This is a collaborative process, thus we will identify family generational patterns where your inner child continues to feel wounded that keeps you stuck and process life stressors. The healing journey is the process of remembering, returning to, and expressing your truest self. Trauma shows up most clearly in our relationships, because it affects how we love, our ability to give/show love, and how safe we feel giving and receiving love. If you are ready to unpack childhood traumas and want a change in your life, please contact me.
I listen to each person's concerns and work to create a long-lasting, trustworthy partnership to maintain and improve overall health. I foster a safe environment for you to express yourself, and feel heard and validated. Thus, I use a strengths-based and holistic approach to reflect, guide, and build personal insight. Here you will find a safe space allowing you to express yourself and feel validated. I empower folks to uncover their their resiliency using a holistic approach.
My name is Vanessa Melchor and I am a licensed psychotherapist accepting clients who reside in California; I acquired a master's degree in social welfare from the University of California. I can diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. I use evidence-based strategies to help patients develop better coping skills. I works with Women’s Mental Health Concerns such as Postpartum depression, menopause, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and job stress.
Given that each person is different, I tailor therapy sessions to meet my clients’ specific needs by using a blend of therapeutic methods (i.e., strengths-based, attachment-based, and trauma-informed). I will happily collaborate with you to develop positive coping strategies to manage challenges healthily. I provide a safe calm environment for clients in order to allow them to express their thoughts and feelings comfortably. I work hand in hand with my clients to create a personalized goal that responds to their needs.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 22, 2025
Unassuming, thoughtful, patient, listens and validates my authentic self. Helps me to see options and feel more control of my choices. When I interact with her I feel safe and unafraid.
May 10, 2025
Add more styles here - Warm, Empowering, Open Minded, Challenging! Vanessa really listens beyond the noise. So grateful that I found her! Highly recommend!
April 29, 2025
After my sessions with Vanessa, I feel mentally empowered and emotionally recharged. She is a wonderful therapist.