Melissa Shaw
LMFT
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As your therapist, I will meet you where you're at. I want to get to know you and understand your story, what your soul wants, and where you're trying to take yourself. I enjoy watching people step into empowerment. I see OCD as a continual sacrifice to the monster of our reality. What if we could befriend the monster and utilize imagination not just to survive but to flourish in our relationships and life's purpose? In my practice, I take an eclectic approach and utilize a variety of methods, including narrative, interpersonal, and strengths-based therapy as appropriate.
As your therapist, I will meet you where you're at. I want to get to know you and understand your story, what your soul wants, and where you're trying to take yourself. I enjoy watching people step into empowerment. I see OCD as a continual sacrifice to the monster of our reality. What if we could befriend the monster and utilize imagination not just to survive but to flourish in our relationships and life's purpose? In my practice, I take an eclectic approach and utilize a variety of methods, including narrative, interpersonal, and strengths-based therapy as appropriate.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Buddhism, Christianity, Other
Education
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Insurance
Plans accepted by Melissa
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Regence BlueShield, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services, Western Health Advantage,
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Why our members love working with Melissa
M.M.
Good experienceMelissa is so awesome! I have never had a therapist make me feel like I have this much agency over treatment. She holds me accountable but never makes me feel like there’s any judgement or expectations. My life has improved SO much since starting ERP with her.
J.L.
Good experienceMelissa is the therapist I've been looking for for the past several years. She understands OCD, and how to treat it, but also brings the qualities from a psychotherapist I was looking for. She is kind, compassionate, non-judgmental, insightful, and wise. I am so grateful to have Melissa as my therapist. I met her about a year ago - at this time my ocd was better, but I felt I hit a wall for improvement. I am now stable and feel capable and equipped with the tools to manage what comes up.
S.S.
Good experiencePushes me just enough. Enjoy my sessions with Melissa, very helpful.
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