Dr. Melyssa Macquarrie, PsyD, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Melyssa Macquarrie

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Stress

Adoption Counseling

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Coaching

Eclectic

Culturally Sensitive

Feminist

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Melyssa Macquarrie

Hello, my name is Melyssa MacQuarrie. I've been a licensed psychologist for 20 years. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma-informed therapy. I meet you where you are in your life's journey and help you make choices for change in a compassionate, nonjudgmental setting. I earned my PsyD in Psychology from Pepperdine University, which laid the foundation for my clinical expertise and commitment to evidence-based care. My approach My main treatment approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is backed by research and helps people gain insight into their problems and learn how to solve them through mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. I'm a certified DBT provider and trained in mindfulness therapy, client-centered therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and depth/analytical psychology. I use whatever combination of skills meets the needs of the person I'm helping. My focus My skills include working with anxiety, depression (including postpartum depression), PTSD, low self-esteem, stress, difficulty adjusting to changes, personality disorders, relationship problems, and communication issues. My communication style You deserve an honest, empathic, nonjudgmental, and safe environment where you can work on problems while feeling understood and accepted. My focus is to provide that environment and empower you to overcome obstacles that keep you from being the person you want to be. My goal is to help you feel understood and empowered. My journey to therapy Our culture loves stories of people who faced adversity and became stronger. But for me, not every trauma made me stronger; some did the opposite. I noticed this was true for others, too. Sometimes we can't get past something negative without help. I wanted to find ways to help myself and others get past adverse experiences, find strength, and feel empowered.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Pepperdine University, PsyD in Psychology

NPI number

1982984480

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What practice does Dr. Melyssa Macquarrie work with?

Dr. Melyssa Macquarrie works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melyssa Macquarrie?

Dr. Melyssa Macquarrie frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Melyssa Macquarrie on their profile.