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Melanie Dawson, LMFT

Melanie Dawson, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. *This provider only treats residents residing in the state of California. When booking your appointment, please use the full name as written on your insurance card. Melanie Dawson treats patients starting at 5 years old. She has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1992 and holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University. Melanie has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in family service settings, school districts, and private practice. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, parenting, relationships, families, women’s issues, grief, and eating disorders. Melanie utilizes short-term treatment planning with achievable goals, giving attention to deeper issues and concerns when appropriate. She draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral, art, and play therapy. Her compassion and acceptance underscore her focus on helping people develop strategies to achieve satisfying and sustainable results.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Melanie Dawson

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Infertility Trauma
Women's Issues Therapy
Couples Therapy
Life Coaching

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Structural Family Therapy
Family / Marital

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanie Dawson

*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. *This provider only treats residents residing in the state of California. When booking your appointment, please use the full name as written on your insurance card. Melanie Dawson treats patients starting at 5 years old. She has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1992 and holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University. Melanie has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in family service settings, school districts, and private practice. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, parenting, relationships, families, women’s issues, grief, and eating disorders. Melanie utilizes short-term treatment planning with achievable goals, giving attention to deeper issues and concerns when appropriate. She draws from a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral, art, and play therapy. Her compassion and acceptance underscore her focus on helping people develop strategies to achieve satisfying and sustainable results.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Antioch University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1538538582

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She is great,understanding and encouraging
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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melanie Dawson?

Generally, Melanie Dawson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Melanie Dawson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Melanie Dawson accepting new patients?

Melanie Dawson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Melanie Dawson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Melanie Dawson online?

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What are common reasons for patients to see Melanie Dawson?

Melanie Dawson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melanie Dawson on their profile.

What languages does Melanie Dawson speak?

Melanie Dawson speaks English.

How do patients rate Melanie Dawson in reviews?

12 patients have reviewed Melanie Dawson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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