Melissa S Bernstein, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Melissa S Bernstein

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Accepting clients
Updated 7 days ago
17 years in practice

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World

Melissa S. Bernstein is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges through compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic practices.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Self-identifyCisgender WomanQueerLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Personal Growth
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Identity

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Immigrants
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People with HIV or AIDS

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Location

  • Home Office

    200 Washington Street Suite 210Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Up to$165per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Anthem – California
  • Beacon – California
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMFT

    BBS

    52524, California

Education

  • John F Kennedy University

    MS (Master of Mental Health Degree), 2006

    I have my Masters in Holistic Counseling Psychology.

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