she/her
Meisha Vella
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Affirming, Calming, Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Latine Community, LGBTQ+
Years of Experience
9+
My approach integrates self-compassion, neuro-physiologically informed care, mindfulness, and cultural humility.
License number
#69951
Therapy style
Healing is sacred; it involves mind, body, and spirit. My approach integrates self-compassion, neuro-physiologically informed care, mindfulness, and cultural humility. I will walk with you as we explore your history, patterns, and struggles; and help you to learn and practice new coping skills. This includes learning the "go to" responses of your nervous system and how you can resource yourself more so you can live the life you want. In our work together, you can expect curiosity, empathy, hope, and laughter. Ultimately, I hope that our relationship can be a source of support, calm, and understanding.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
BA - Latin American and Latino Studies, UC Santa Cruz
MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University
Interests
I love dancing, creating art, and attending cultural events.