Melissa Jasmine Pena, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Jasmine Pena

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Self Esteem Issues

Work-Related Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Jasmine Pena

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Modesto, California, and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have worked with adolescents and mostly specialize in depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and teaching social skills to help improve the functioning of my clients. My approach My approach varies for every client and their individual needs. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques, teaching social skills and developing effective coping skills. I work closely with my clients to explore and identify strengths to collaborate on finding strategies to improve their quality of life. My focus My experience in the field has been working with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with challenges in the home, school, or community setting. I have found that my approaches have helped decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and ADHD as well. I work with my clients to explore healthy coping skills, communication techniques, and social skills to improve their overall functioning. My communication style My communication style is calm, genuine, and empathetic. I want my clients to feel comfortable and safe talking to me, and to also feel that they are being listened to without judgment. My journey to mental healthcare I knew from a young age that I wanted to become a therapist to help others. Being able to assist and support my clients and their families has been what drives me to do this career every day. My goals for you How I approach setting goals with clients is by exploring and collaborating on specific behaviors my clients would like to decrease/increase to improve their overall functioning. I utilize session time to build rapport and explore how we can set goals and track progress at every session.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1548786320

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Melissa Jasmine Pena works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

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