Melissa Donate, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Donate

Focus areas

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress Management

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Person-Centered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Melissa Donate

Hi there, I'm Melissa! My passion is helping people navigate the difficulties of life. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) - se habla Espa?ol. I hold a Master's in Psychology from National University. My approach I have a Person-Centered approach with CBT/DBT and attachment foundations. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I like to provide support to guide exploration that feels right for you. My focus My specialty is working with children, youth, adults, LGBTQ+, and underrepresented communities experiencing depression and anxiety. My communication style I believe connection and comfort are building blocks to a great therapeutic alliance. Reaching out takes courage; know that I am here to provide a safe and judgment-free space to help explore what healing looks like for you.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

National University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1578111068

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What practice does Melissa Donate work with?

Melissa Donate works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Donate?

Melissa Donate 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 Donate on their profile.