Specializations

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Multicultural identities

Multigenerational families

Family conflict

Relationship issues

Couples

Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)

Anxiety

Life transitions

Stress management

Work/life balance

Coping skills

Individuals

Spanish Speaking

MELISSA MORALES  

CA Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #132877

Supervised by Amber Keating LCSW #22838

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Life transitions can be hard, and we are often affected by intergenerational conflicts and acculturation differences. I am passionate about creating a safe and warm environment where individuals and couples can be their authentic selves and explore how their experiences have shaped their lives. As a first-generation Mexican-American, I understand the need to support families with effective communication skills in order to build healthy relationships and improve family dynamics. While providing a nonjudgmental and culturally humble environment, I align myself with my clients in exploring their challenges from the framework of each individual's unique lived experience. Through support, empowerment, and the development of greater insight, meaningful change is possible.

 

I utilize a collaborative approach and a systems perspective to gain a deeper understanding of my clients. I enjoy supporting clients in understanding their needs, establishing healthy boundaries, and exploring their diverse identities with special focus on multicultural and intergenerational issues, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

 

Las relaciones entre familia pueden ser difíciles y muchas veces somos afectados por conflictos intergeneracionales y diferencias de aculturación. Me apasiona apoyar a mis clientes y crearemos un ambiente seguro donde las parejas e individuos pueden ser auténticos. Cómo mexicana-estadounidense e hija de inmigrantes, entiendo la necesidad de apoyar a las familias con aprender comunicación efectiva para construir relaciones saludables y mejorar la dinámica familiar. Ofrezco un ambiente sin prejuicios y culturalmente humilde para explorar las experiencias únicas de cada individuo. Trabajando juntos, es posible aprender cómo comunicar y convivir mejor con su pareja o familiares.

 

Utilizó un enfoque colaborativo y una perspectiva de sistemas para obtener una comprensión más profunda de mis clientes. Disfruto ayudar a los clientes a comprender sus necesidades, establecer límites saludables y explorar sus diversas identidades con un enfoque especial en los problemas multiculturales e intergeneracionales, la ansiedad, el estrés y las transiciones de la vida.

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Education

Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family

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Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

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Memberships

• California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT), Member

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Mobile: 424-254-9391

Main Office: 310-612-2998 

Office Fax: 424-600-7150