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Melissa Garcia

Therapist(She/Her)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma and excessive stress. I have been providing therapy since 2015. My experience includes working in community mental health, including adoption and permanency clinics, with severe mental health needs, in schools, private practice and on-location with professional athletes. In my personal life, I am a mom of teens and young adults, who understand how busy life can get.

My approach to therapy

I provide trauma-informed care, with a developmental and attachment-based approach. I use a variety of interventions to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and EMDR therapy. I believe my clients are really their own experts. I am a guide on your journey.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is about building emotional safety and getting to know each other. I will gather information, to help me understand you as a person and your experiences. You are in control of what you want to share. We will work together to create goals in therapy.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

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

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    838 South Main Street C
    Salinas, CA 93901