Melissa Tovaas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (805) 849-4079
I believe healing begins in spaces where you feel safe, supported, and free to show up just as you are. I once heard therapy described as a space where two nervous systems can sit in one room together, and that has always stayed with me. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a space where you feel heard, accepted, and never judged. When we feel safe enough to let our guard down, healing can begin. At your own pace, we can work together to build tools, process painful experiences, and move through trauma with care and support. You do not have to carry everything on your own.
I am a EMDR-trained LCSW supporting adults through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, and life transitions. With extensive experience in hospice and bereavement care, I help clients navigate complicated grief and complex trauma while fostering healing, self-compassion, and meaningful growth.
Reaching out for support isn't always easy, and it's okay if you're not sure where to begin. Therapy can be a space to slow down and make sense of what you're carrying. Wherever you find yourself today, you deserve a space where you can feel supported and not so alone.
Call or Email Melissa Tovaas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 849-4079
Let's Connect (805) 849-4079
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
Melissa Tovaas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 849-4079
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 125825 Melissa Ann Tovaas
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended California State University Northridge, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Melissa Tovaas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 849-4079
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Melissa Tovaas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 849-4079
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Tovaas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 849-4079
Location
Nearby Areas
Melissa Tovaas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 849-4079