Melanie Handelsman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Let's Connect (424) 387-3830
Are you struggling with behavior patterns that no longer serve you? Are feelings of stress and anxiety overwhelming you? Are you immersed in persistent negative thoughts? Let’s collaborate to ease these obstacles, and help you move towards well-being, calm, and more fulfillment.
I use an integrative approach in my practice, with specialities in EMDR, mindfulness, and attachment- based approaches. I believe that we need to challenge socially constructed ideas, and the stories that we tell ourselves. I recognize the incredible resilience of my clients, and work with you to develop greater compassion for yourself.
I offer a warm, unconditionally supportive environment, and building rapport between myself and my clients is of utmost importance to me. I am passionate about my work and I would be privileged to share in your process. I work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families. Feel free to call me if it seems like we are a good fit.
Call or Email Melanie Handelsman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 387-3830
Let's Connect (424) 387-3830
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Melanie Handelsman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 136265 Melanie Handelsman
- Certificate from EMDRIA 2019
- Certificate from CAMFT 2019
- Attended Antioch University Los Angeles
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (424) 387-3830
Melanie Handelsman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Child
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (424) 387-3830
Melanie Handelsman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (424) 387-3830
Melanie Handelsman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 387-3830
Melanie Handelsman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR