she/her
Melissa Portillo
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Health Net/MHN, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Exploratory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Immigrants, Students, Latine Community
Years of Experience
4+
You can take control and work towards your recovery and healing journey by strengthening your resiliency.
License number
#99636
Therapy style
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed? If you are experiencing constant worry about the future or dwelling on the past, it can be daunting and maybe even impossible to enjoy life in the present. These feelings could be negatively impacting your relationships, work or school, and overall quality of life. This doesn't have to be the case. You can take control and work towards your recovery and healing journey by strengthening your resiliency. Together we can develop a healthier version of yourself by learning to manage your anxiety, rediscover your strengths, and explore the root of the problem to achieve your goals.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California