Melissa Forrest-Garcia, LMFT
About me
I am licensed in California with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
CA LMFT 86692