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Melissa Gandy

Therapist
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • LGBTQIA+, End of life care, Grief or loss, Trauma, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been working in the mental health field as a clinician for the past 25 years. I have extensive trauma focused training and am skilled at meeting clients where they are at in their journey; partnering to work towards positive change.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in grief and loss, trauma, and LGBTQ.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a validating and affirming first assessment session where you will understand my process, and typical session agendas. My hope is always that a prospective client feels unconditional acceptance and regard despite what brings them in for treatment. I want clients to feel as they are joining a team with me versus finding an “expert” to tell them what to do.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at National University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    LGBTQIA+, End of life care, Grief or loss, Trauma, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Experiential, Somatic, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Relational, Behavior Management, Bowen Family Systems, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English