Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2715 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073
Let's Connect (831) 480-4276
I offer a warm, empathetic, and person-centered approach, creating a safe space where children, teens, and young adults can explore their feelings, build awareness, and develop self-compassion. I believe we all have strengths that have helped us navigate life, and together we can uncover those strengths to support healing and growth. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, I’m here to help. I also work with adults who are ready to deepen their self-awareness and build healthier relationships.
I take an integrative approach, combining IFS, mindfulness, CBT, art, and play therapy to help children, teens, and families explore their feelings, develop coping skills, and build resilience. I work with clients facing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use, and school challenges, helping them make positive changes.
I understand that early experiences and relationships can shape how we view ourselves and impact how we live. My work focuses on helping individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and find greater meaning and clarity in their lives. If you’re ready to explore change and move forward, I’m here to support.
Call or Email Melissa A Edwards now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 480-4276
Let's Connect (831) 480-4276
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Blue Shield PPO
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Central Coast Alliance Health
- Out of Network
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-4276
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW114031 Melissa A Edwards
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended California State University Monterey Bay, MSW, Graduated 2018
- Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist 10052115 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-4276
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-4276
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
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 ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
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
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 480-4276
Location
Nearby Areas
Melissa A Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 480-4276