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Melissa Clare Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Los Angeles, CA 90027
Let's Connect (213) 674-3757
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My approach is ultimately based on what my client wants to work on- whether that be a short term solutions-focused approach to address system changes in a family/relationship or to manage the aftermath of a crisis situation, a cognitive behavioral approach to brainstorm symptom management that has brought about chaos in their life, or a psychodynamic approach to explore the depths of one's dreams and soul purpose. I specialize in looking at imagination as a problem-solving tool to bring about a change that my client is looking for.
During the first session, I focus on establishing an authentic connection with my client. I listen and ask questions to better understand what it is they are seeking. Consent is very important to me in the therapeutic relationship and I ensure the client has the information they need to make the best decision for themselves.
Call or Email Melissa Clare Shaw now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 674-3757
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Pay by Paypal, Venmo, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sutter
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Melissa Clare Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT 141102 Melissa Clare Shaw
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, MA Counseling, Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (213) 674-3757
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Melissa Clare Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT