https://www.melissanpereztherapy.com/home daily 1.0 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969784297-GSPYRJL9I8503NSQ3LKP/shutterstock_1701862450.jpg Home - Life can be scary and overwhelming. What if your children had the tools they need to handle those situations? If you or your child are feeling worried, sad, or are having trouble managing changes in your lives, therapy can give you a space to talk about your struggles and help you learn the tools you need to make lasting change. If we work together, I can provide talk therapy or play therapy to ensure that your treatment is specifically meeting your needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969784300-OV6I4UCZIBU3H4PS0SPO/shutterstock_1686988003.jpg Home - Therapy for Kids and Teens If your child or teen feels worried or overwhelmed by school, peer relationships, or changes at home, therapy can help them feel feel confident and teach them the coping skills they need to manage those situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969784308-EJBM0E5MT7X4AKR6T5ER/shutterstock_1690396375.jpg Home - Individual Therapy for Adults Are you feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or anxious? Maybe you feel as if there should be more to life than work and scrolling social media. If you are seeking to improve how you’re feeling and improve your relationships with those you love, individual therapy can give you the tools you need to make the changes you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969784311-NUROQW2UZPWUPIDNT0EJ/Melissa+headshot+2jpg.jpg Home - MELISSA N. PEREZ, LMFT If you or your child are experiencing anxiety or overwhelm, I want you to know there is hope, and you don’t have to do this alone. I have supported many clients work through anxiety and overwhelm and live with increased self-confidence. https://www.melissanpereztherapy.com/adults daily 0.75 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969791498-0X1TUGSSSVEJMJ93WL5G/unsplash-image-_l0LWXSubVk.jpg Therapy for Adults - Can therapy help? You feel overwhelmed, worried, burned out, or are tired of going through the motions in life. Perhaps others have commented about your symptoms and you feel that your relationships are suffering because of the way you are feeling. Therapy can provide a space for you to acknowledge your experience and feelings, identify your triggers, and explore ways of improving your life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969791501-OG73B073WMW8XJZI3PA5/unsplash-image-IH7wPsjwomc.jpg Therapy for Adults - What therapy offers: When working with adults in therapy, I use evidence-based practices to help you identify negative thinking patterns and external stressors that may be contributing to the negative feelings you’re experiencing. I will also help you learn communication and coping skills that will work for you so that you can sustain the positive changes you want in your life. Through working together in therapy, you may see an overall improvement in your daily functioning, increase in motivation, and more positive connections with your loved ones. https://www.melissanpereztherapy.com/what-is-faith-based daily 0.75 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969795295-IUWI33B54UZ2E2YMCQ30/monstera+leaves.jpg Faith-based Therapy - What is faith-based therapy? Faith-based therapy, also known as Christian counseling, is a therapeutic approach that integrates spiritual beliefs and values into the counseling process. This type of therapy recognizes the importance of spirituality in promoting emotional well-being and seeks to explore how faith can be a source of healing and guidance. By blending psychological techniques with spiritual principles, faith-based therapy offers clients a holistic and compassionate approach to addressing their emotional and psychological challenges, while also fostering a deeper connection with their faith and spirituality. https://www.melissanpereztherapy.com/about-me daily 0.75 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969810335-19KWHPMG6I5XJO9VIM7F/unnamed.jpg About Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/b30add88-2d2e-436d-bae3-23d78e38b60c/IMG_8918.jpg About Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/9742dbd9-6a69-4a99-8ff7-2ba302e6ba94/0B1A6511.jpg About Me - My Qualifications Here are some things you might like to know about me: I have a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development from Cal State University, Northridge and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Seminary. I am licensed to practice therapy in the state of California (LMFT 112312) I have a history of working in community mental health, where my areas of focus included working with children experiencing a range of mental health disorders (primarily anxiety and trauma), the prenatal and postpartum community, and domestic violence survivors. Some of my certifications include the following: Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certified Educator of Infant Massage Positive Parenting Program Managing and Adapting Practices Prepare/Enrich Facilitator 40 Hour Domestic Violence Counseling Aggression Replacement Training I have also achieved roster status for Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a conjoint therapy modality for children under the age of 5 and their caregivers Hablo español https://www.melissanpereztherapy.com/espanol daily 0.75 2022-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969814691-QD1SML4PW9A0NWQCEI2M/shutterstock_1100199110.jpg Español - La vida puede ser muy difícil. Si usted o su hijo se sienten preocupados, tristes o tienen problemas para manejar los cambios en sus vidas, la terapia puede brindarles un espacio para hablar sobre sus luchas y ayudarles a aprender las herramientas que necesitan para lograr un cambio duradero. Podemos trabajar juntos para que su tratamiento satisfaga sus necesidades específicas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969814696-IKJSFWPXQ3G6FP2BMKMD/shutterstock_1492478564.jpg Español - Terapia para Niños y Adolescentes Si su niño o adolescente se siente preocupado o abrumado por la escuela, las relaciones con sus compañeros y familiares, o debido a cambios en el hogar, la terapia puede ayudarle a sentirse seguro y enseñarle a afrontar esas situaciones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969814704-YJ8QDYOMW64QX8WC0X1Y/shutterstock_1444223729.jpg Español - Terapia Individual para Adultos ¿Se siente abrumado, agotado o ansioso? Tal vez siente que debería haber más en la vida que trabajar y navegar por las redes sociales. Si está buscando mejorar cómo se siente o mejorar sus relaciones con sus seres queridos, la terapia individual puede brindarle las herramientas que necesita para realizar los cambios que desea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969814708-ZRUSVRXO94U3IAN54PNO/unnamed.jpg Español - Melissa Pérez, LMFT Si usted o su hijo experimentan ansiedad o están pasando por un tiempo muy difícil, quiero que sepa que hay esperanza y que no tiene que pasar por esta etapa solo. He ayudado a muchos clientes a superar la ansiedad y tiempos difíciles, y vivir con mayor confianza en sí mismos. https://www.melissanpereztherapy.com/children daily 0.75 2022-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969818464-SVSZGLXGY6RQCFJHEVS4/shutterstock_1897210864.jpg Therapy for Kids & Teens - Can therapy help? Your child feels overwhelmed, worried, or is having a difficult time adjusting to change. Teachers may have noticed and approached you about it. Perhaps your child is falling behind either academically or having difficulty connecting with peers as a result. You may have also noticed behavioral changes and are concerned about how best to support your child. Therapy can provide space for your child to open up about their experience, as well as an opportunity for you as their parent to learn skills to provide your child the support they need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622ac3b73f62f5165e390619/1646969818471-Z1MER3NK4F7BWO7SLII3/box+of+ivy.jpg Therapy for Kids & Teens - What therapy offers Behavioral issues in children and teens can often be a symptom of a mental health challenge. When working with children and teens, I tailor the child’s therapy to include talk therapy and/or play therapy, as developmentally appropriate for each individual. Additionally, I will work alongside the children’s parents or main caregivers to ensure that they feel equipped to support the child outside of therapy. I help all involved learn about how the child/teen’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and collaborate with parents on how to provide a supportive environment for their child. https://www.melissanpereztherapy.com/get-in-touch daily 0.75 2025-06-24 https://www.melissanpereztherapy.com/rates daily 0.75 2024-03-13