Melissa Chairez, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Chairez

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Life Transition

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Panic Attack

Work-Related Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Peer Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Melissa Chairez

I’m a LCSW who provides a warm, supportive, and insight-oriented approach to therapy. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, stress, school-related challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients feel heard, build healthy coping skills, and grow in confidence.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

California State University, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1437783552

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What practice does Melissa Chairez work with?

Melissa Chairez works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Chairez?

Melissa Chairez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Chairez on their profile.