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I have 16-years of social work experience and 8-years experience as a licensed therapist. It is a privilege to support adults at all stages of recovery or who are trying to improve their relationship to drugs or alcohol. I have worked with patients in; public health hospitals, substance use treatment programs and remotely. In 2021 I trained to support patients in Chronic pain in order to improve their quality of life. I've found that the same tools have also been effective for adults trying to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. I live in the Bay Area and I identify as mixed race.
In a first session we will get to know one another to determine if we would be a right fit to work together. I hope you will feel heard, accepted and supported. I hope I will be able to ask thoughtful questions that allow you to explore your unique circumstances and help you find solutions. I hope you will feel empowered as you move forward and attempt improve your quality of life.
I believe in change. I believe people can grow and heal and improve their lives. I have watched family members get free from addiction. I love supporting people on their journey towards greater health and wellness.
For 17 years It has been my pleasure to serve adults who are trying to reduce or eliminate substances from their lives at all stages of recovery. Five years ago, I trained to treat and support adults living with chronic pain and chronic health conditions. Using the combination of CBT and Mind Body therapies has proven to improve the quality of life of these patients.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
GTEB
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
CBT is a collaborative, action oriented and evidence-based method to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to improve their wellbeing.
Mind Body tools help to calm the mind and relax the body and can strengthen the connection between thoughts, emotions and physical health to optimize wellness. They can reduce stress, reduce symptoms of anxiety, improve sleep and reduce physical pain.
1 rating with written reviews
May 19, 2026
Mellissa is pure, genuine, authentic, warm, honest and kind. Has a lot of wisdom to share, and she does it in such a loving way. It is evident that she is not just someone who just does this for a paycheck, she is truly someone who is called to this profession to make a difference in the world.