Melissa Cipres, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Cipres

Focus areas

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Stress Management

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Work-Related Counseling

Life Transition

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Narrative

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Melissa Cipres

Hi there, I'm Melissa! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Counseling from Santa Clara University. I work with adults and specialize in supporting those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress. My approach varies depending on the client. My main approach is Person-Centered, which means my priority is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your life experiences. I also incorporate aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness so we can work toward your desired goals in therapy. I have worked with a range of clients, from school-aged children to older adults, supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma. I am a calm presence who listens without judgment and from a place of empathy. My priority is for clients to feel comfortable and safe during sessions. My journey to mental healthcare began in high school when I received therapy for the first time. I had a very positive experience with my therapist, who supported me through a difficult time. Since then, I realized I wanted to give back and support others through some of life’s hardest moments. During our first session, we will discuss your goals for therapy to establish a general direction for our work together. If you are unsure of what you'd like to focus on, we can use the first two to three sessions to reflect on what’s important to you and identify areas of your life you'd like to improve. In that first session, we will also work on building rapport so you feel comfortable opening up.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Santa Clara University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1295389195

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What practice does Melissa Cipres work with?

Melissa Cipres works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Cipres?

Melissa Cipres 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 Cipres on their profile.