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Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

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San Rafael, CA 94903
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In the first few sessions together, my goal is to understand what struggles you are currently experiencing that are causing you distress, and then provide you tools to help minimize those stressors to get to a more stabilized place. Once you are feeling more grounded and able to manage your current stressors, then I encourage the exploration of why these things are present in the first place, where they are coming from, and ultimately when they were initially learned and began. I believe that helping you uncover these important pieces of information are vital to your long-term success in becoming the best version of you possible!
I do not believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy. I utilize an eclectic approach of modalities in order to support you and your unique needs. This includes Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, Somatic Therapy, Family Systems, and others.
My number one goal is that you feel you have all of the tools and support needed in order to live the life you envision for yourself, and maybe even a life that is bigger and more fulfilling than you can currently imagine for yourself!
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Virtual

San Rafael, CA 94903

I meet with clients in a virtual setting. Feel free to visit my website and schedule a free 15 minute video consult so we can chat further!
$190 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Connect with Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Virtual

San Rafael, CA 94903

I meet with clients in a virtual setting. Feel free to visit my website and schedule a free 15 minute video consult so we can chat further!
$190 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Venmo, Zelle
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I can provide you a receipt for reimbursement through your FSA or HSA accounts.
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Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I can provide you a receipt for reimbursement through your FSA or HSA accounts.
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 100370 Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended Dominican University of California, Master's in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2015

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of California / 100370
  • License: Texas Behavioral Health 203969 / 2021
  • License: Pennsylvania Counseling Association MF001241 / 2021
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I have over 10 years of experience and am licensed in CA, FL, OH, PA & TX. I offer virtual sessions Mondays - Thursdays
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I have over 10 years of experience and am licensed in CA, FL, OH, PA & TX. I offer virtual sessions Mondays - Thursdays
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Whatever struggles you are currently facing, I will provide you with tools in the first few sessions to help soften the impact of those struggles in your day-to-day. In doing so, you will have more capacity to "do the work" and make lasting changes over time. Most of my clients feel significant relief within the first 4-6 sessions of working together.
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Whatever struggles you are currently facing, I will provide you with tools in the first few sessions to help soften the impact of those struggles in your day-to-day. In doing so, you will have more capacity to "do the work" and make lasting changes over time. Most of my clients feel significant relief within the first 4-6 sessions of working together.
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Jessica Balmir
Jessica Balmir
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCATP, CCTP
Melissa is deeply passionate bringing a high level of expertise to her work. Her ability to support clients with both empathy and professionalism consistently, makes a meaningful impact, helping them navigate challenges and achieve real progress.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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I utilize many different types of therapy modalities to support your unique needs in the timing that I feel they will be most useful for you. You can expect to receive "homework" from me at the end of each session, as I want to make sure you have lots of tools in your toolbox and opportunities to practice skills learned in between sessions.
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I utilize many different types of therapy modalities to support your unique needs in the timing that I feel they will be most useful for you. You can expect to receive "homework" from me at the end of each session, as I want to make sure you have lots of tools in your toolbox and opportunities to practice skills learned in between sessions.
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Virtual

San Rafael, CA 94903

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

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Neighborhoods

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I meet with clients in a virtual setting. Feel free to visit my website and schedule a free 15 minute video consult so we can chat further!
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
"
I meet with clients in a virtual setting. Feel free to visit my website and schedule a free 15 minute video consult so we can chat further!
Photo of Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Dowd - Offering A Modern Approach To Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT