Melanie Rivas, LMFT, IOP Psychotherapist

IOP Psychotherapist

Accepts ages: 5y/o +

Most Major Insurances

In-person and by Telehealth

Intensive Outpatient TreatmentIssues of AdolescenceSelf-Esteem and Confidence IssuesAnxiety Relationship Issues and Family ConflictAutismPTSD/TraumaDomestic Violence VictimsMood Disorders

Melanie earned her bachelor’s degree from CSUN in deaf studies, and her Masters in Psychology from Brandman University. Melanie has experience working with children, teens, and adults. She has a passion for working with teens and adults to help them cope and work through difficult challenges. Melanie enjoys working in an IOP setting as she believes that intensive work is most successful when in community. Melanie implements the importance of self-compassion and kindness in her work, as she believes that it is critical in experiencing a better quality of life.

Goals

  • Increasing Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion
  • Improving Quality of Life
  • Increasing Self-Awareness & Understanding of Self
  • Intensive Outpatient Treatment
  • Issues of Adolescence
  • Self-Esteem
  • Anxiety and Mood Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Autism
  • Trauma
  • Domestic Violence Victims

Brandman University

  • Masters in Psychology (M.A.)

California State University Northridge

  • Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies (B.A.)
  • Psychodynamic Approach
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Family Systems

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