Melissa Lapides, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Lapides

Focus areas

Divorce Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Life Transition

Self Esteem Issues

Women's Mental Health Issues

Peer Relationship Struggles

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Gottman Method

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Gestalt

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Lapides

I help people understand their patterns in relationships so they can feel more secure, connected, and at home in themselves. My work is rooted in attachment-focused therapy, supporting clients as they heal relational wounds, build emotional safety, and create healthier ways of connecting with others and with themselves. I believe real change happen.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

NPI number

1346939303

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How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Lapides?

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What practice does Melissa Lapides work with?

Melissa Lapides works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Lapides?

Melissa Lapides 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 Lapides on their profile.