Melissa Kullman, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Kullman

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Childhood Trauma

Self Esteem Issues

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Behavioral Problems

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Art Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Kullman

I am an LCSW who worked as a Special Education teacher for many years. I am dedicated to helping clients on the Autism Spectrum, as well as those with special needs, and their families. I also assist new teachers in this field. Social skills, stress relief, behavioral, and organizational assistance are areas I specialize in. My approach My treatment approach is based on what the clients need. Respecting their needs and information, listening to what they ask for, and guiding them toward their goals is most important. I am direct, but kind, providing skills needed as well as support. My focus My client's focus is about determining how to best help them reach their goals through asking questions and analyzing answers for the best solutions and support. My communication style I communicate directly, tempered with respect, kindness, compassion, and logic. I believe the clients' interaction and information are the most important basis for support, guidance, and help. My journey to mental healthcare I started out as an LCSW and social worker with special needs children and adults. I then spent many years as a Special Education and General Education teacher. I have extensive experience with people on the Autism Spectrum and with developmental special needs. I retired from teaching to work with special needs clients. My goals for you I help clients set and reach goals by organizing questioning, based upon information from clients, observational information, and analysis using graphic organizers, with specifics related to their stated needs, and additional goals per therapeutic needs. My first session with you I introduce myself, explain the process, and ask how I can help the clients. I reassure them that it is natural to feel nervous or uncertain, to take whatever time is needed, and to ask me anything. I ask what experience they may have with psychotherapy and what their goals are. I listen to them and together formulate a basic plan of action.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Intellectual Disability

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Intellectual Disability

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1316818842

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What practice does Melissa Kullman work with?

Melissa Kullman works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Kullman?

Melissa Kullman 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 Kullman on their profile.