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Melissa Christensen

Therapist(she/her/hers)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience, offering virtual therapy in California and Washington. I bring authenticity, partnership, and compassion to sessions, holding space for the parts of you that feel unseen. Trained in evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, and IFS, I tailor my approach to your unique needs. If you’re seeking genuine connection and collaborative growth, I’d love to support your journey.

My approach to therapy

The foundation of all healing starts with the quality of the therapy relationship. I aim to create and hold a completely non-judgmental, warm and emotionally safe space for each of my clients. I am not a blank slate, nor a robot; I too, am human and I aim to collaborate with you on your journey. I am trained in various modalities but primarily use Internal Family Systems parts work, mindfulness, elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and always aim to come from a trauma-informed stance.

What you can expect from me

A sense of relief, hope and - yes - even excitement about the possibilities. Feeling heard, seen, valued, and understood. Feeling truly cared for and knowing that the relationship we develop is a two-way street. A sense of openness where all thoughts, fears, beliefs, needs, etc. are welcome and appreciated.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Northridge
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English