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Melania PalorLPCC

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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Focus areas

Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Eating Disorders, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Immigrants, Blended families, Students

Years of Experience

6+

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It is important for me to meet my clients where they are, and collaborate with them so they get the most out of their time in therapy.

License number

#4761

Therapy style

As a therapist, I take pride in creating a space where clients can explore, heal, and process their thoughts and feelings in a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment. At my core, I am a relational therapist who will bring in a Strength-Based approach and incorporate mindfulness into sessions as well. It is important for me to meet my clients where they are, and collaborate with them so they get the most out of their time in therapy. With well over a decade’s worth of experience, and meeting clients at various moments in their lives, I find myself being more of a guide in the therapeutic process than anything else. I do incorporate the various training I have received in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy over the years to help bolster and empower my clients to create adaptive skills that allow them to be their most authentic selves.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Armenian

Education

MS - Mental Health Counseling, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Interests

My interests outside of work include spending time with my loved ones, traveling when I can, taking care of my many houseplants, listening to music and podcasts, cooking, working out, and reading as much as possible.