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Melissa Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Let's Connect (925) 268-7806
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I am a Licensed MFT with extensive experience providing individual psychotherapy to teens and adults. I work with clients presenting with a wide range of challenges including severe and persistent mental health challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic suicidality, grief, substance use, relational and life transition challenges. I work with people living with HIV and Transgender, Nonbinary and Gender expansive individuals. I also work with women in all stages of the life span and I am currently working towards a specialization in prenatal and perinatal mental health.
I have an eclectic approach and apply empirically validated modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I am engaging and authentic in my approach. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process and I partner with my clients to foster healing.
Call or Email Melissa Friedman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (925) 268-7806
Let's Connect (925) 268-7806
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Melissa Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 90858 Melissa Friedman
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Attended University of San Francisco, MA
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Infertility
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- HIV+
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (925) 268-7806
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Melissa Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT