Melissa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
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You’re the person who shows up, works hard, and does things “right,” but it still never feels like enough. Even when something goes well, there’s that pull to go over it again: Did I miss anything? Should I have done more? You might replay conversations, recheck decisions, or look to others for reassurance just to feel settled for a moment. On the outside, people see someone competent and steady. Inside, it often feels like you’re running to keep up with your own expectations, and the anxiety rarely turns off. Even good days feel a little precarious, like one misstep could undo all the progress.
I previously worked at Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Service, leading the Eating Disorder Team and supporting high-achieving students and athletes with similar patterns. I understand how constant doubt and pressure can take over when staying vigilant feels safer than risking something going wrong.
In therapy, we’ll look at what keeps these patterns in place while building tools to help you trust your decisions, sit with uncertainty, and feel less ruled by perfection. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I move at your pace and gently challenge beliefs that keep you stuck so life can feel less heavy and more open. Email me to get started.
Call or Email Melissa Nauman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (310) 340-2885
Let's Connect (310) 340-2885
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Melissa Nauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 340-2885
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 124150 Melissa Deborah Nauman
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended Simmons University School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Melissa Nauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 340-2885
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Sports Performance
Expertise
- ADHD
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Melissa Nauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 340-2885
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Melissa Nauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 340-2885
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Nearby Areas
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Neighborhoods
Melissa Nauman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 340-2885