Melissa Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Truckee, CA 96161
Let's Connect (916) 435-6243
Clients who choose me are often looking for an ally and a coach; appreciating that I am someone who will take the time to see them, encourage them, and gently push a little. They are people who open up overtime in trauma-informed, experiential spaces. They might especially hold multiple wants or identities that can feel at odds with each other. They are folks with a greater likelihood of challenges within other forms of support, especially not being understood or feeling really seen and deeply accepted.
My flavor of therapy is not one of assumptions and cookie-cutter tools nor is it one of nodding along. My voice is kind and warm as I genuinely consider it an honor to witness and workshop the unique inner workings of your life in a relational way. As trust is formed, I tend to ask ever-deepening questions, layering our meetings, and building towards goals.
Where you've gotten to be makes sense; I am excited to learn about that and where you can be headed. I also believe that there are larger, systematic factors that impact us beyond our cultural norms. I believe it can be important to name those factors as they might arise in subject matter and even come into play within the therapeutic relationship.
Call or Email Melissa Gibson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (916) 435-6243
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oxford
- Out of Network
Melissa Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 435-6243
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 153097 Melissa Gibson
Melissa Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 435-6243
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Melissa Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 435-6243
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (916) 435-6243
Location
Additional Location
Oakland, CA 94610
(916) 435-6243