Melissa Chisari, Psy.D.

Melissa Chisari, Psy.D.
Profession(s): Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling
License Status:  Other (see below)
Licensing Info:  Registered Psychological Assistant to Debra Mandel, Ph.D.
License Type:  Registered Psychological Assistant

My Approach to Helping

Do you find yourself struggling in relationships? Are you dealing with feelings of anxiety, sadness or frustrations? Are unsure of how to cope with your feelings? Are you ready to make a change? Seeking help and acknowledging your difficulties is the first step in healing.

As a California Registered Psychological Assistant-PSB-34030, I can offer quality care at a lower fee, working under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Psychologist (Debra Mandel, Ph.D., PSY 11225) with 20 years of experience. My experience includes treating children, adolescents, college students and adults through individual, couples and family therapy. I have worked with adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, survivors of trauma, abuse, and families with children with special needs.

My approach is client centered, working collaboratively to identify the patterns that may contribute to you feeling stuck and begin to make positive changes in your life.

More Info About My Practice

My fee ranges from 90 to 120 a session. I do not accept insurance but as a psychological assistant I am able to take a reduced fee.

Please call or email for a free phone consultation to see if I can meet your needs.
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Distance or Phone Therapy
 

Ages I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 

Groups I Work With

  • Individuals, children adolescents, adults, couples and families, developmental disorders, Autism, relationship issues, family relationships, blended families, interpersonal issues
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Breathwork
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Integration of different therapy models
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
101 Hodencamp St. Suite 114 Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Moorpark
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 United States
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Office 2: 
15720 Ventura Blvd, Suite 305 Encino, Sherman Oaks
Encino, CA 91436 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Abortion / Post Abortion Issues
  • Academic Concerns
  • Addictions (Drug & Alcohol)
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Adoption / Reunion Issues
  • Aggression
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Caregiver Issues/Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Compulsions
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders (Autism, Aspergers, etc.)
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating & Food Issues
  • Emptiness
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family Problems
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, & Transgender Issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • Habits
  • Hyperactivity
  • Impulsivity
  • Inadequacy
  • Inattention
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation (Emotional & Social)
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disturbance
  • Mood Swings
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Obsessions
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Phobias / Fears
  • Physical Abuse
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Reproduction, Pregnancy, & Birthing
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Love
  • Sex / Sexuality Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Shame
  • Social Phobia/Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal (Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors)
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness