Melissa Jean Paulson, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Jean Paulson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)

Relationship Struggles

Burnout

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Integrative

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Jean Paulson

I am a holistic psychotherapist who supports women in transition for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is anxiety that will not settle, worry about a child, a marriage that feels strained, grief, or a body that keeps asking for attention. Sometimes they want a more holistic perspective, or they may have tried medication and felt blunted by it, no longer feeling much, including joy. Others are struggling with emotion in a way that is new for them, overwhelmed and crying more often, and they need a place that can meet that without rushing them past it. We start with whatever brought you through the door. Spirituality is welcome here. It is part of how I listen, and part of how I live. For some women a loss opens that door. For others it is a health scare, an emergency, or a season where the life they have been living suddenly feels too small. Sometimes the spiritual questions come later, once the room feels safe enough to tell the truth. You do not have to arrive with those questions. I meet you where you are. I hold this work with honor, respect, reverence, and care for all of life and for all paths. I am here to hold space for your journey, not to hand you mine. In our sessions we stay grounded in the day you are actually living, the work, the family, the next thing that needs you, and we also leave room for meaning, for soul, and for the questions that sit underneath the symptoms. I would be honored to see whether we are a fit. I offer telehealth in California, Massachusetts, and Arizona.

In-network insurances

More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider's self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan's benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Salem State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1821588211

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Jean Paulson?

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Is Melissa Jean Paulson accepting new patients?

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

Does Melissa Jean Paulson accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Melissa Jean Paulson online?

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What practice does Melissa Jean Paulson work with?

Melissa Jean Paulson works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Jean Paulson?

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