Melissa Saetern, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Saetern

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Culturally Sensitive

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Saetern

Hi there, I'm Melissa! Hello! My name is Melissa. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and hold a certification as a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I earned my Master’s in Counseling from California State University, Sacramento, and have 13 years of hands-on experience in mental health and substance use recovery. My approach My therapeutic approach is primarily based on an integrative model, drawing from various theoretical frameworks like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Psychodynamic principles to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. My focus I am committed to assisting clients with diverse backgrounds and cultures by connecting them with resources and empowering them to take control of their overall well-being. My communication style I believe that the client is in the driver's seat in their treatment. My approach to your treatment can be described as professional, collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. My goals for you My goal is to create a safe space for you to learn helping skills and gain awareness of whatever issues you would like to work on, resolve, and/or change.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University, Sacramento, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1912280702

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What practice does Melissa Saetern work with?

Melissa Saetern works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Saetern?

Melissa Saetern 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 Saetern on their profile.