Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5905 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 95073
Let's Connect (831) 480-4276
I offer a welcoming, empathetic, person-centered approach to working with people. I believe we all have inherent strengths that have helped us survive in this life. I aim to create a collaborative and safe place to heal and process. I believe that with unconditional support you will learn more about yourself, develop awareness of your different parts, and learn how to use your strengths to grow deeper with compassion and love for yourself.
Using tenets of IFS, mindfulness, CBT, art, and play therapy within a warm therapeutic environment, clients can freely express themselves and create positive change. I have extensive experience assisting children, youth, and families dealing with trauma, grief, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and school-related challenges.
I understand that childhood experiences and primary caregiver relationships can shape our subconscious beliefs about ourselves and get in the way of living life with intention and purpose. My work focuses on empowering individuals to find meaning and reconnect to their authentic selves as a means to experience great transformation.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Melissa A Edwards now - (831) 480-4276
Let's Connect (831) 480-4276
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Carelon Behavioral Health
Email me or call with questions - (831) 480-4276
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW114031 Melissa A Edwards
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist 10052115 / 2023
- Attended California State University Monterey Bay, MSW, Graduated 2018
Email me or call with questions - (831) 480-4276
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Email me or call with questions - (831) 480-4276
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Email me or call with questions - (831) 480-4276
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 480-4276
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW