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Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C

Melissa Louise Craven

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
2211 Post Street, Ste 300, San Francisco, CA 94115
Let's Connect (925) 281-0056
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Do you feel caught in self-criticism? Do you feel separate from others- or less than? Self-criticism can affect mood, sleep, relationships, and motivation. You might feel you've lost your sense of purpose- that a good life is out of reach. You are not alone. In this post-pandemic world, so many of us feel anxious and hard on ourselves.
I can help you untangle from self-criticism and find your creative flow. My approach involves skills for: 1. Disentangling from stuck patterns, 2. Building perspective, and 3. Connecting to what's most important. We’ll engage with arts-based methods to build flexibility and confidence.
It takes courage to reach out for support. When we're really struggling, our loved ones don't always support us in the ways we need. Clients appreciate my warmth, humor, open mindedness, and expertise in working with a variety of problems related to self-criticism. Therapy doesn’t have to be a bummer. Let's find your flow!
Call or Melissa Louise Craven now for a free 15 minute consultation - (925) 281-0056

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2211 Post Street

Ste 300

San Francisco, CA 94115 map

(925) 281-0056
To maximize safety and convenience, I am meeting patients online and- as requested- in person with Walk and Talks (San Francisco parks).
I specialize in Depression and Anxiety 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's work to bring anxiety to a manageable level- and reconnect with your creative self. Call/ email me to discuss your hopes in therapy.
Melissa Louise Craven
Let's Connect (925) 281-0056
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2211 Post Street

Ste 300

San Francisco, CA 94115 map

(925) 281-0056
To maximize safety and convenience, I am meeting patients online and- as requested- in person with Walk and Talks (San Francisco parks).
I specialize in Depression and Anxiety 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's work to bring anxiety to a manageable level- and reconnect with your creative self. Call/ email me to discuss your hopes in therapy.
Melissa Louise Craven

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185

Payment Methods

Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • PPO fee-for-service
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I will provide you with a monthly super-bill to submit to your PPO for likely reimbursement. You can pay me through Zelle, Venmo, PayPal. Please reach out with questions, I am happy to help you understand your benefits.
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 281-0056
"
I will provide you with a monthly super-bill to submit to your PPO for likely reimbursement. You can pay me through Zelle, Venmo, PayPal. Please reach out with questions, I am happy to help you understand your benefits.
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 281-0056

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 52019 Melissa Louise Craven
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, MA, Graduated 2008
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with International Expressive Arts Therapy Association
  • Certificate from Postpartum Support International
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I have a graduate degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in expressive arts therapy, 14 years experience using DBT and expressive arts therapy with patients at UCSF, and a certification in Perinatal Mental Health.
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 281-0056
"
I have a graduate degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in expressive arts therapy, 14 years experience using DBT and expressive arts therapy with patients at UCSF, and a certification in Perinatal Mental Health.
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 281-0056

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Body Positivity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Suicidal Ideation
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You might find me at a crossroads- adulting, transitioning to parenthood, loss or other role changes. You may be more vulnerable to overwhelming emotions and self-criticism. It's a period in which you're confronting unhelpful patterns passed down from generations. While life feels overwhelming now, you'll see improvements in mood and symptoms as you reflect and apply skills- within a month or two.
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 281-0056
"
You might find me at a crossroads- adulting, transitioning to parenthood, loss or other role changes. You may be more vulnerable to overwhelming emotions and self-criticism. It's a period in which you're confronting unhelpful patterns passed down from generations. While life feels overwhelming now, you'll see improvements in mood and symptoms as you reflect and apply skills- within a month or two.
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 281-0056

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Positive Psychology
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We'll often use Expressive Arts Therapy to provide fresh perspectives and a flexible stance on stuck issues. We may use skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to reduce reactivity and assert needs effectively. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other positive psychology practices come in to help prioritize and make changes. Internal Family Systems helps to process old patterns or trauma.
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 281-0056
"
We'll often use Expressive Arts Therapy to provide fresh perspectives and a flexible stance on stuck issues. We may use skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to reduce reactivity and assert needs effectively. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other positive psychology practices come in to help prioritize and make changes. Internal Family Systems helps to process old patterns or trauma.
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 281-0056

Groups

Location

Primary Location

2211 Post Street

Ste 300

San Francisco, CA 94115

(925) 281-0056
"
To maximize safety and convenience, I am meeting patients online and- as requested- in person with Walk and Talks (San Francisco parks).
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call for a free consultation now - (925) 281-0056
"
To maximize safety and convenience, I am meeting patients online and- as requested- in person with Walk and Talks (San Francisco parks).
Photo of Melissa Louise Craven, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Call for a free consultation now - (925) 281-0056