Melissa Contractor, LMFT

  • California
  • CA LMFT 29000
Accepting new clientsVerified 1 hour ago
  • 36 years experience
  • English
  • BetterHelp network
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Open 2 of the last 30 days

Live availability history

Open on 2 of the last 30 days

We have a check recorded for 2 of those 30 days.

Last checked Oct 9

When Melissa was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.

Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 2 days, no check recorded on 28 days. Most recent check, Oct 9: accepting new clients.

Days available

2/30

2 of those 30 days checked

Availability forecast

We have checked Melissa's listing on 2 of the last 30 days, and they were accepting new clients every one of those times. We need a few more weeks of data to forecast their pattern.

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About Melissa

I'm a therapist with extensive clinical experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions and struggles. My work has centered on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and mood-related concerns with compassion and skill. I specialize in addressing communication difficulties, attachment issues, guilt and shame, panic attacks, and trauma-related experiences. I am DBT trained and use skills and principles from CBT and ACT as well. I also work thoughtfully with clients facing midlife transitions, workplace stress, family dynamics, codependency patterns, and women's issues. My approach is particularly informed by work with older adults and geriatric concerns, where I bring both clinical expertise and genuine respect for the wisdom that comes with life experience. I draw from evidence-based therapeutic practices to help you build resilience, process difficult emotions, and strengthen your sense of self-worth. I believe in meeting you where you are-honoring your values, your perspective, and your unique journey. Starting therapy takes courage, and I'm honored to walk alongside you as you move toward greater clarity and peace. Read more Show less

What Melissa helps with

Specialties and approaches

Specializes in

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Approaches

Not specified yet

Also experienced with

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsGuilt and shameMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

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