Melissa W Cooper

Culver City Therapist

Integrating Evidence Based Practices with Depth Perspective (Jungian) insights to help clients achieve profound and lasting change. Offices in Culver City and Playa Vista conveniently serving Culver City, Marina del Rey, Venice, Mar Vista, and Playa Vista.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist # 141326

Learn How Specialized Therapy Helps

Culver City | Playa Vista | Venice Beach | Mar Vista | Marina del Rey

In person or virtual for your convenience.

How I Help: Areas of Specialization

  • For individuals with a constant sense of dread, irritability, and racing “what if” thoughts.

    Explore Anxiety Therapy

  • For the pain experienced after a significant loss, creating separation anxiety, or obsessing on the past.

    Explore Loss & Grief Therapy

  • For an emotional and physical response to a freighting, or life threatening even that overwhelms them.

    Explore Trauma therapy.

Discover How Specialized Targeted Therapy Can Help You

  • For the persistent feeling of sadness and a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.

    Explore Depression Therapy

Meet Melissa W Cooper

California LMFT | License #141326

My approach isn’t about fixing you because you are not broken. People are complicated and every situation is different so I combine specialized evidence-based techniques like CBT, EMDR, Somatic Healing, Polyvagal Theory, and Mindfulness Practices with insights drawn from Depth Perspective (Jungian) Psychotherapy to create a personalized plan for every client. Offering HIPPA compliant in person and virtual sessions for your convenience.

Why Choose Melissa

Culver City | Playa Vista | Marina del Rey | Mar Vista | Venice Beach

In person or virtually sessions.

Are You Ready to Bridge the Gap From Functioning to Feeling Good!

Reach Out Today to Explore the Benefits of Integrated Therapy

What Clients Say About Melissa

  • "Thanks to Melissa, I feel like my own self, minus the anxiety"

    —Client

  • "I never thought I would find a relationship and have a happy family. Thank you Melissa for believing in me."

    —Client

  • "Thank you Melissa. You made me fee safe and able to rebuild my trust in myself and the world."

    —Client

  • "My relationship with my daughter was tearing me to pieces. Thank you for showing me that I can have boundaries."

    - Client

  • "Menopause has been so devastatingly hard. I could never have navigated it without your help and guidance. I feel like a new woman".

    -Client

  • "Melissa helped me gain confidence I never had and feel valuable and worthy of love."

    -Client

  • "My chronic illness had beaten me down so much that I never thought I'd feel safe again. Thanks for returning my safety and hole for healing".

    -Client

  • "Melissa helped me move through grief I never thought I'd get over. Now I can hold my loved one in my heart and move on with my life".

    -Client

  • "After the fires I realized how lost I felt. Thank you for showing me all the good things that I have to fight for in my life."

    -Client

FAQs

Explore the most frequently asked questions about therapy services.

  • Yes, both in person and virtual therapy sessions are offered for the convenience of my clients.

  • No, as an out of network provider, I do not accept insurance directly. Upon request, Superbills will be provided which you can summit to your PPO insurance provider for potential reimbursement.

  • Fees range between $185 to $250 for a 50 minute session depending on the type of service. In certain circumstances I offer sliding scale fees. Please inquire to see if you might be eligible. During our introductory conversation, we’ll discuss your situation and provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • The exact reimbursement amount will depend on your PPO insurance plan. Call the number on the back of your insurance card to find out how much you could get reimbursed.

I’m Ready When You Are!

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