Strengths-based, trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and young adults

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About

A little about me...

I am a strengths-based, trauma-informed therapist for adolescents and young adults (16-30). I work with clients who are facing challenges related to stress, anxiety, ADHD, childhood trauma, and relationships with friends, family or partners. I utilize techniques from a variety of theories, including CBT and EMDR. I also heavily incorporate themes of self-acceptance and self-compassion into therapy. My approach is very person-centered and collaborative. I always encourage clients to advocate for what they need in the therapy process.
Melanie Simms
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Services

I can help with...

  • College Mental Health
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Women's Health
  • Sexual Abuse

Approaches

  • Person-Centered
  • Compassion Focused
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Health at Every Size
  • Positive Psychology

Insurance Accepted

  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Ventura County Healthcare Plan

Fees

  • 50 minute session: $150

Location

In person services in Ventura, CA

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Ventura, CA 93003-6042