she/her
Melissa PortilloLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed? If you are experiencing constant worry about the future or dwelling on the past, it can be daunting and maybe even impossible to enjoy life in the present. These feelings could be negatively impacting your relationships, work or school, and overall quality of life. This doesn't have to be the case. You can take control and work towards your recovery and healing journey by strengthening your resiliency. Together we can develop a healthier version of yourself by learning to manage your anxiety, rediscover your strengths, and explore the root of the problem to achieve your goals.
About Melissa
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Health Net, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Exploratory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Immigrants, Latine Community, Students
Years of Experience
6+
You can take control and work towards your recovery and healing journey by strengthening your resiliency.
License number
#99636
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California
License details
Melissa Portillo,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#99636 (exp January 2027)