Vanessa Lizette Melchor, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Vanessa Lizette Melchor

Focus areas

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Strength-Based

Person-Centered

Trauma Focused

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Vanessa Lizette Melchor

Hi there, I'm Vanessa Lizette! My name is Vanessa Melchor, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of California, Los Angeles. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to express yourself and feel heard and validated. I use a strengths-based and holistic approach to reflect, guide, and build personal insight. In my clinical career, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, and families. My approach I use multiple approaches to tailor sessions to each client’s needs, including strengths-based, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, attachment-based, and family systems methods to facilitate healing. My focus I am empathetic and look forward to connecting with clients seeking internal reflection. Healing is not always easy; I am here to support and guide you. I primarily work with children and families experiencing attachment struggles and conflicts, as well as individuals dealing with anxiety and depression. My communication style I have a welcoming personality and code-switch depending on the client—ranging from gentle, warm tones to a more informal, natural style. I engage in praise and acknowledgment of efforts while also holding you accountable for your actions and inactions. My journey to therapy I grew up in a collectivistic household valuing empathy and caring for others. Since high school, I have enjoyed holding space for others to discuss hardships and provide emotional support. In higher education, I focused on courses in education, psychology, disability studies, and trauma. I fell in love with the literature and knowledge of these fields, which validated my path to becoming a therapist. My goals for you My approach is client-centered, asking open and close-ended questions to guide you toward your therapy interests. I lead based on what matters most to you.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

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

NPI number

1275052912

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Vanessa has taken really good care of me and has provided me with tools to help with my issues.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Vanessa Lizette Melchor?

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Is Vanessa Lizette Melchor accepting new patients?

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What practice does Vanessa Lizette Melchor work with?

Vanessa Lizette Melchor works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Lizette Melchor?

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