Melissa White, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa White

Focus areas

Anger Management

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa White

Hello, my name is Melissa White, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in CA working with clients via telehealth video. My expertise is working with children, current and former foster youth, adolescents, and families to help manage anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and increase healthy family functioning. My approach Because therapeutic approaches need to be individualized and based on the client's needs, my approach varies in therapy. However, the most common theoretical approaches I utilize in therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT), Psychodynamic Theory, Rational Choice Theory, Family systems therapy, and a Humanistic Approach. My focus My client focus is working with pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, and families to help manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and increase healthy family environments. My communication style As your therapist, you will observe that I have a warm, gentle tone and approach. I also think it's important to laugh to increase mood and decrease stress. It is important for clients to feel safe enough to open up in their sessions. My journey to mental healthcare Growing up in the foster care system, I always wanted to be a social worker in order to help others who were experiencing difficult times in life. Therefore, I went to school to study psychology and social work in order to become the therapist I am today. As we all need someone to talk to, empower and encourage us, and assist us in problem-solving and healthy coping skills to manage daily stress and even painful memories of the past. I enjoy seeing the personal growth in my clients. My goals for you My approach to goal setting is to work with the client to identify their needs, strengths, and what they would like to work on. My first session with you During the first session, we will get to know each other to build a therapeutic relationship and identify needs, strengths, and goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1508413691

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What practice does Melissa White work with?

Melissa White works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa White?

Melissa White 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 White on their profile.