Melanie Kushnir-Pappalardo, LCSW, CA

About Melanie Kushnir-Pappalardo

Focus areas

Anger Management

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Stress

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Video Game Addiction

Mood Disorders

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Forensic Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Intervention

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English, French

Getting to know Melanie Kushnir-Pappalardo

Hi there, I'm Melanie! My name is Melanie Kushnir-Pappalardo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I earned my Master's in Social Work from San Francisco State University. Through telehealth, I enjoy connecting with clients throughout California. I specialize in working with adults seeking to disrupt patterns and behaviors that no longer serve them. This may include substance abuse, addictions, criminal justice involvement, and unhealthy relationships. My approach My primary therapeutic approaches are Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapies, using a strengths-based framework. The therapeutic journey is unique to each person, and I adjust my approach based on individual needs. My focus My client focus is adults seeking to identify and modify thought patterns and behaviors that create challenges and barriers to personal, interpersonal, and professional satisfaction. This includes finding the motivation to begin the work to address insecurities, depression, and hopelessness. We will identify your strengths and roadblocks and forge a path forward. My communication style I communicate directly, transparently, and in a non-judgmental manner. You should feel safe and supported during our sessions. We will visit and revisit your therapy goals throughout our work together, recognizing successes and areas for continued growth. I also appreciate a good joke and occasional humor. My journey to mental healthcare I have always enjoyed helping people. Caring about people with mental health issues, addictions, and poor decision-making, whether ourselves or others, is common in our world. Seeing people grow and succeed inspires my work. My goals for you While some clients know their goals when entering therapy, others are less certain. We will work to build trust and put words to your goals by identifying your strengths, skills, and areas that will benefit from growth and change.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

San Francisco State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1598000150

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Melanie Kushnir-Pappalardo works with Rula Health - San Jose.

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