Melissa Hogan, MA, APCC

About Melissa Hogan

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Emotionally Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Hogan

Melissa Hogan is a “Associate Professional Clinical Counselor” and is currently working under supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their CA license number is 11175. Their current employer is Macy Grim. Melissa completed her Masters in Counseling at Loyola Marymount University receiving the Associate Clinical Counseling degree and earning the PPS school counseling credential. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing at CSU Long Beach and earned an Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate from CSU Dominguez Hills. Melissa likes to take a client-centered approach based in Humanistic theory. She focuses on the true identity with self-acceptance and understanding. She believes it is important to meet the client where they are and move at each individual’s pace. Melissa enjoys facilitating groups and working with clients on an individual basis, emphasizing human connection to show clients that they are not alone. It’s important to empower clients to identify their strengths, promote self-love, and support them with their own specific personal goals. Collaborating with the family to establish a healthy supportive system for the client is essential. Melissa’s continuously evolving her competence in multicultural awareness in order to provide a safe and understanding space for marginalized clients.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Melissa likes to meet clients where they are so they can determine what pace they want and choose if they want to work on something. Melissa chooses to let the client learn about themselves to gain self-understanding in order to communicate better with loved ones, and build self-acceptance so they can commit to changing what they want to chance. Melissa focuses on play-based therapy for littles and works with client's experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss. She is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Melissa offers free 15 minute initial consultation phone calls to determine if she is a good fit and to hear about what the client or parent is looking for in terms of mental health support. The first session is used to get to know one another and build rapport. Client is able to determine how they want to utilize the space. The first priority is for the client to feel safe in the space.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Education and background

Practice names

Macy Grim Therapy

Education and training

Loyola Marymount University, Master’s in Counseling
California State University, Dominguez Hills, Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling
California State University, Long Beach (Bachelor’s)

NPI number

1033646831

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Hogan?

Generally, Melissa Hogan has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Melissa Hogan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Melissa Hogan accepting new patients?

Melissa Hogan generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Melissa Hogan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Melissa Hogan accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Melissa Hogan online?

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What practice does Melissa Hogan work with?

Melissa Hogan works with Macy Grim Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Hogan?

Melissa Hogan frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Hogan on their profile.