Melissa Ricard-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Commerce, CA 90040
Let's Connect (562) 317-6114
There are times in which we experience challenges, unexpected changes in our lives, or other disruptions in our relationships. We may have coped through it all before however sometimes things change and we need a new perspective and a safe place to process these experiences. Reaching out for support can be a difficult step, I am here with my hand out when you are ready for that first step to provide an empathic and compassionate space so that you can develop the appropriate skills to process difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
I utilize a collaborative strength based approach to support client's in their journey. I tailor my sessions to the individual needs of my clients and their families.
Are you struggling with your day to day activities? Is your child struggling in school or sustaining relationships? Are you experiencing distress in your relationships? Do you observe emotional changes within your child? if you answered yes to any of these questions let's have a consultation to explore your needs.
Call or Email Melissa Ricard-Cruz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 317-6114
Let's Connect (562) 317-6114
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa Melissa Ricard-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 110320 Melissa Ricard-Cruz
- In Practice for 10 years
- Certificate from Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Ricard-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 317-6114
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Behavioral Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Melissa Ricard-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (562) 317-6114
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Ricard-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (562) 317-6114
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Melissa Ricard-Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 317-6114