Talk It Out Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Grief, Loss (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
2001 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Let's Connect (424) 365-1583
BIPOC - Have you experienced loss or adjusting to change? Life comes with loss and change: the death of a loved one, the loss of health, a break-up. Dealing with any loss and adjusting to major change often negatively affects us, and our emotional well-being and coping habits are sometimes compromised as a result. It is easy to fall into depression or develop anxiety if our coping is not managed and nurtured appropriately. I’m glad you are taking steps to process what change or loss means to you. As an Asian American Filipina, I provide culturally competent therapy services to those managing dual/multi cultural/BIPOC identities.
I am an empathetic and sensitive therapist who has worked in hospice care for two years providing end of life therapy and grief&bereavement counseling. I worked as a medicine hospital social worker for four years providing therapy to those diagnosed with cancer and veterans with a history of addiction in recovery. I provide custom mindfulness recordings.
It can be scary to reach out to someone and process emotions and challenges. I’m glad you are taking the steps to process what you are going through. www.talkitouttherapy.com We have other therapists who practice under Melissa's license that accept sliding scale fees. Call to inquire.
Call or Email Talk It Out Therapy Services now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 365-1583
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Paypal, Venmo Talk It Out Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Grief, Loss
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 365-1583
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW 83727 Melissa Heather Matugas
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended University of Southern California, Graduated 2012
- Certificate from Psychotherapist LCSW83727 / 2018
- Certificate from Board of Behavioral Sciences LCSW83727 / 2018
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Melissa Heather Matugas
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Talk It Out Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Grief, Loss
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 365-1583
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asian American Identity, Immigrants
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Intergenerational Family Trauma
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Talk It Out Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Grief, Loss
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (424) 365-1583
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Filipino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Filipino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Talk It Out Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Grief, Loss
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (424) 365-1583
Groups
Mental Health Provider Support Group
This group is for the mental health provider that would benefit from added support from other mental health providers and therapists. Contact to inquire.
Expertise
Anxiety
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50
Group Meets
Every other Mon 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Google Meet
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Email Dr. Melissa Heather Matugas about this group or call - (424) 365-1583
Location
Primary Location
Melissa Matugas, LCSW
2001 S Barrington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(424) 365-1583Email us
Additional Location
Teletherapy available for Hawaii residents
Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, HI 96815
(424) 365-1583Nearby Areas
Counties
Talk It Out Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Grief, Loss
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 365-1583