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Melissa Ellis

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Melissa Ellis, a licensed clinical social worker committed to supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges with compassion and respect. I tailor therapy to each person’s unique story, helping clients build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

While I have deep experience working within the Jewish community and often incorporate spirituality and tradition into my approach, I welcome clients of all backgrounds and beliefs. I believe healing happens most effectively in a safe, nonjudgmental space where your identity, values, and experiences are honored and integrated into your growth.

Whether you’re managing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or seeking greater balance and well-being, I’m here to support and guide you on your journey toward healing and personal fulfillment.

My approach to therapy

Melissa's therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy technique

What you can expect from me

Melissa's goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a meaningful way.

Throughout her career, Melissa has honed her skills in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. Her commitment to personalized care and her belief in the resilience of her clients are evident in her warm and collaborative style.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Southern California, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at New York Univercity
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Farsi, English