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Melissa Donate

Therapist(She/Her/Hers)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Melissa Donate, LMFT, my passion is helping people navigate the difficulties of life. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) se habla Español. My specialty is working with children, youth, adults, LGBTQ+, and underrepresented communities experiencing depression and anxiety by providing a Person Centered approach with CBT/DBT and attachment foundations.

My approach to therapy

I believe connection and comfortability are building blocks to a great therapeutic alliance. Reaching out takes courage, know that I am here to provide a safe and judgement-free space to help explore what healing looks like for you.

What you can expect from me

My approach is very Person Centered which means you are the expert in your life, and I am here to guide learning and exploring. I am also flexible if you are in need of a more structured approach I am open to providing that as well. Always a judgement free place.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at National University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish