LCSW, MSW Melissa Matugas
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Melissa Matugas is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Licensing: LCSW, MSW Years in Practice: 10 State: California
Hi. I am Melissa. Nice to meet you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience of providing direct counseling services. My specialization are in grief, loss, and trauma. I worked in hospice providing bereavement and end of life therapy for a couple years and extended my therapy to hospital social work providing therapy to those hospitalized for a multitude of chronic medical issues including but not limited to: cancer, addiction, etc. I now work in private practice providing direct therapy to those dealing with loss, trauma, and addiction.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Try online counseling with Melissa Matugas
Chat now- Issues
- Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue
- Languages Spoken
- English
Services offered
Professional, confidential, and judgment-free
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