Melissa Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
San Jose, CA 95128
Let's Connect (408) 414-6394
When we focus on developing a relationship first and feeling a sense of safety, it is much easier to navigate through the discomfort. So we will start there. I invite you to try Art Therapy in a way that will assist you in recognizing your strengths and provide you with a feeling of connection. If Art Therapy is not something you are interested in, we will engage in talk therapy so you may experience feeling seen and known. I often incorporate art, play, and movement when working with children and families. A typical client of mine is looking for guidance in emotional regulation and wants greater emotional awareness.
I have extensive experience and knowledge supporting children and young adults profoundly impacted by autism in a school setting, along with a deep understanding of how the family has been affected. All clients are invited to use the expressive arts to support communicating the feelings experienced in the body.
Feel free to contact me for a complimentary phone consultation before we begin treatment.
Call or Email Melissa Walter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (408) 414-6394
Let's Connect (408) 414-6394
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Melissa Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 138143 Melissa Walter
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentials Board-ATCB 18-006 / 2022
- Attended Notre Dame de Namur University , Graduated 2017
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 414-6394
Melissa Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Autism
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sibling Support, Pediatric Art Therapy
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (408) 414-6394
Melissa Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- DIR/Floortime
- Expressive Arts
- Inclusion Play Groups
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (408) 414-6394
Melissa Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
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Neighborhoods
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Melissa Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Last Modified: 9 Feb 2024