Melissa Southwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT (she, her)
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444 34th Street Room 2 Oakland, CA 94612
Let's Connect (510) 694-1660
I am a trauma informed somatic based therapist that specializes in Complex PTSD, attachment wounding, coercive control and relational trauma. My client base consists largely of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent community age ranging from 12-60+. Ask about my process group Healing your System from Narcissistic Cycles of Abuse; A Journey Back to Self.
I am a Level 1 & 2 EMDR therapist trained through the Center for Creative Mindfulness, I am Level 1 IFS-I trained, currently completing my Level 2. I integrate transpersonal depth psychology, somatic experience, art therapy, a deep understanding of attachment and narcissistic systems.
It is most important to me that you feel safe and supported in your healing as you better understand your own internal system, rewire old neural networks, release core beliefs that no longer serve you, strengthen your core sense of self in order to trust yourself and build self-esteem. I will let you set the pace.
Call or Email Melissa Southwood now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 694-1660
Let's Connect (510) 694-1660
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa Melissa Southwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 694-1660
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 152218 Supervised by Eugene Porter, LMFT (California / 19703) Melissa Southwood
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended John F Kennedy University, MA counseling psychology , Graduated 2017
- Certificate from Institute for Creative Mindfulness EMDR Level 1&2 / 2019
- Certificate from IFS Institute Level One Training in Internal Family Systems Therapy / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Southwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 694-1660
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Dementia
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Melissa Southwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 694-1660
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Music Therapy
- Relational
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Southwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 694-1660
Groups
Healing from Cycles of Narcissistic Abuse
For family members and (ex) partners of people on the spectrum of narcissistic personality style. Heal by reconnecting to yourself, outside the narcissistic system. Feel the power of connection as you are witnessed and bear witness with an open heart in the group setting. Feel supported while you learn how to implement tools for healing, growth and maintaining healthy boundaries for preserving your peace of mind. Through out this process you will regain trust in yourself and become the authority of your own reality.
Expertise
Grief
Infidelity
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70-$130
Group Meets
Every Tue 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Still Waters
Oakland, CA 94612
Email Melissa Southwood about this group or call - (510) 694-1660
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Melissa Southwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 694-1660