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Melissa Ramirez-Pavano
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Let's Connect (805) 429-8605
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Welcome! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychologist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who provides individual telehealth mental health services for older adolescents (16+), young adults, and adults experiencing depression, stress, and anxiety due to history of trauma, chronic health conditions, relationship issues, work stress/ burnout, current events, family/generational issues, and racism. Unresolved stress and trauma can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health, as well as your relationships. Together in therapy, we will work on finding meaning, strength, and building resiliency.
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I have over 14-years of experience providing mental health services to adults and adolescents. I offer a humanistic, holistic, integrative, and evidence based therapy. We will work on building introspection into your thoughts, your body, and the world around you, as well as focusing on empowerment and managing your symptoms.
Making the decision to seek therapy can be overwhelming. You are welcomed and accepted here, without judgement. Please reach out to me to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if I am the right provider to assist you on your healing journey.
Call or Email Melissa Ramirez-Pavano now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 429-8605
Let's Connect (805) 429-8605
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $220
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (805) 429-8605
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Melissa Ramirez-Pavano
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY30312 Melissa Ramirez-Pavano
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Attended Alliant International University, Doctorate of Psychology/Psy.D., Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Racial Identity
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Generational Issues
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racisim
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Forensic Psychology
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Reality Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 429-8605
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Melissa Ramirez-Pavano
Psychologist, PsyD