Melissa Fitzsimmons, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Fitzsimmons

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Work-Related Counseling

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Gestalt

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gottman Method

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Fitzsimmons

Hi there, I'm Melissa! Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, genuine, and human. I’m warm, transparent, empathetic, and occasionally bring some edgy humor. You can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, while we explore what’s keeping you stuck and what you want to change. My focus I help clients explore anxiety, self-worth, relationships, boundaries, emotional regulation, life transitions, and recurring patterns. My focus is understanding not only what you’re experiencing, but why it keeps happening, so we can build healthier patterns and create the changes you want in your life. My approach I use CBT as a foundation while incorporating solution-focused therapy, DBT, IFS, and attachment-based approaches. I believe understanding where our patterns come from can help us change the stories that no longer serve us, develop healthier ways of responding, and create meaningful, lasting change. My communication style My communication style is warm, honest, direct, and compassionate. I believe you deserve a therapist who will listen without judgment while also gently challenging you when needed. I value authenticity and transparency, and I want you to feel comfortable being completely yourself—even when the conversation gets uncomfortable. My journey to mental healthcare I’ve worked in behavioral health since 2009, and this journey has taught me that people are so much more than their struggles or past experiences. I believe we can understand where our patterns come from, rewrite the stories that no longer serve us, and create meaningful change with compassion and curiosity. My goals for you We identify what you want to change, explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns connected to it, and develop practical tools to move forward. I combine insight with action so therapy isn’t just about understanding yourself—it’s about creating meaningful changes you can use in everyday life.

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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 - L.A. Proper

Education and training

California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1174001473

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What practice does Melissa Fitzsimmons work with?

Melissa Fitzsimmons works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Fitzsimmons?

Melissa Fitzsimmons 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 Fitzsimmons on their profile.