Dr. Melissa E
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Let's Connect (619) 304-6232
I welcome your strength to this space and am so proud of you for taking care of yourself! The darkest hour sets before sunrise and growth through these times displays true courage. Resilience, reflection, and redesigning your craft towards lasting change is what I offer you as an experienced psychologist. I’m here to walk this journey with you. I work with teens, adults, and older adults who are looking to be supported and experience growth through major life changes and am Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained. Hillcrest therapist with in person slots, now accepting new clients!
I specialize in trauma, depression, & anxiety concerns related to challenging life transitions due to difficulties with identity development, relationships & communication, grief/ loss, career decisions, and self-esteem. I have extensive experience working with Veterans, professionals, students, and BIPOC/LGBTQ+ individuals.
Previous clients have said that my collaborative, empowering, and genuine therapeutic approach has helped them reach their goals as a Latina San Diego based Psychologist in Hillcrest. In therapy, I integrate multiculturally grounded supportive, self- compassion, and evidence based treatments – Let’s both together shine a light on your own inner resiliency!
Call or Email Dr. Melissa E Munoz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 304-6232
Let's Connect (619) 304-6232
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $260
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Dr. Melissa E Munoz
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 304-6232
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 32152 Melissa E Munoz
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended University of Missouri, Counseling Psychology, Ph.D.
- License: California Board of Psychology 32152
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Melissa E Munoz
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 304-6232
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Dr. Melissa E Munoz
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 304-6232
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Melissa E Munoz
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (619) 304-6232