Melissa Love, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Love

Focus areas

Behavioral Problems

Parenting Counseling

Stress

Life Transition

Peer Relationship Struggles

Work-Related Counseling

Mood Disorders

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused

Exposure Response Prevention

Gottman Method

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Love

Hi there, I'm Melissa! Needing help finding a way to tolerate the uncertainty in life? You are not alone. I use researched backed methods combined with genuine warmth and life experience to help individuals reduce anxiety. My focus My specialty has been in treatment for anxiety and OCD, but I also consider my training to be somewhat diverse. I have received training in couples counseling, treatment for children with autism, and I have worked in a substance abuse treatment setting. My approach My approach for the treatment for anxiety and OCD is through a method called Exposure and Response Prevention. This is the gold standard for treatment of OCD. I have an array of other methods and trainings that I use to inform my practice. I tailor the treatment to meet the individuals needs. My communication style Naturally, my communication style is very easy going. When an individual needs or wants to have a more direct style, I can also take that approach. My journey to mental healthcare My journey began as a child observing the differences between family systems. Such as what droves the systems advancements and want hindered the systems ability to organize around well- being. This helped me to be aware of helpful and unhelpful patterns in my own life and then I pursued healing, which fueled by interest in Psychology. My goals for you I help individuals reach their goals by breaking down what is limiting their motivation or awareness. I also take time to evaluate values, or dreams that they have in their life. Then I work to connect motivation, values, and goals together in a treatment plan. Our first session Generally, my first session will be spent building rapport, where we can get to know if we are a good fit. I also like to encourage and offer individuals hope. Reaching out to therapy is an important and valuable decision, but it also can be stressful, I like to meet each person where they are in their journey.

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Popular visit reasons

Bipolar Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Bipolar Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

NPI number

1700144789

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What practice does Melissa Love work with?

Melissa Love works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Love?

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