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
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.