Quiet the Noise and Reclaim Your Life.
Specialized, evidence-based therapy for chronic worriers and high performers wanting to break free from the grip of Anxiety
Offices in Culver City to serve Culver City and the surrounding communities of Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Venice Beach, El Segundo and Manhattan Beach. Seeing clients in person or virtually for your convenience
Generalized Anxiety: Somatic Grounding, Cognitive reframing, and Polyvagal Theory to turn down the volume on constant, intrusive worry.
Social Anxiety: Cognitive Reframing and Polyvagal Theory to finding confidence in connection and dismantle perfectionist scripts.
Panic Disorder: EMDR and Polyvagal Theory to process events that create physical symptoms and regain a sense of calm and safety.
High-Functioning Anxiety: Boundaries coaching to manage the burnout that comes from being perfect.
Which of These Feels Most Like You?
How I Help: Specialized Targeted Anxiety Support
Specializations: Targeted Anxiety Support
The Always On Mind (General Anxiety): Constant worry about future, health, or family.
The Social Wall (Social Anxiety): Over-analyzing every conversation or avoiding gatherings for fear of judgement.
The High Achiever’s Burnout (High-Functioning Anxiety): Looking perfect on the outside while feeling like you’re drowning in pressure on the inside.
About Melissa
California LMFT | License # 141326
I know what it’s like when on the outside, you look like you’re hitting all your marks, showing up for others, and keeping it all together but on the inside you’re navigating a constant loop of what ifs, the exhausting pressure to be perfect, or the paralyzing fear of being misjudged in a room full of people. I specialize in helping people bridge the gap between functioning and feeling good.
My approach isn’t about fixing you because you are not broken. It’s about recalibrating a nervous system that has been stuck in survival mode for too long. Whether we are dismantling the perfectionist script or building the social confidence to be able to take up space in a conversation, my goal is always the same:
To give you the tools to trust yourself again.
HIPPA compliant in person and virtual sessions are offered that combine evidence-based techniques like CBT, EMDR, Somatic Healing, Polyvagal Theory, and Mindfulness Practices with insights drawn from Depth Perspective (Jungian) Psychotherapy allowing me to help clients understand why their brain is doing what it does and give them a roadmap to change it.
Are You Ready to Bridge the Gap From Functioning to Feeling Good!
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FAQs
Your questions about anxiety therapy answered here:
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Anxiety therapy is a specialized form of treatment that helps individuals manage and reduce symptoms of anxiety by identifying its root causes, learn coping skills, and change negative thought patterns.
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Yes, therapy is highly effective for many people with anxiety. Research supports that evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, Somatic Healing, and Polovagal Theory can significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
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We’ll talk about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions will often include: identifying anxiety triggers, learning coping tools, practicing new ways of thinking, and tracking progress over time.
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Yes, I offer online (telehealth) sessions to many clients who say they are just as effective as in-person therapy. This option can be especially convenient for people with busy schedules and provide an effective and convenient way to continue therapy when your schedule gets in the way.
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Our fees typically range from $185 to $225 for a 50 minute session. We do not accept insurance but do offer a sliding scale in some cases. During our introductory conversation, we’ll discuss your situation and provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.