Melissa Barsotti
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist - LCSW
In my 15 years years of experience in the mental health field and as a practicing therapist for over 10 years, I have found myself more and more engaged and passionate about my work and the possibilities of change, enrichment, healing and transformation that can occur for a person as they meaningfully attend to the various problems and suffering experienced in life. For each person, the journey of finding their way through will be unique; shaped by their experiences and their own deep sense of what is true for them and about them.
I bring to my practice a deep commitment, and training in a variety of therapies that I have made my own over the years. I find that what is most important in therapy, however, is the dynamic relationship an individual has with his or her therapist. Clients have described my work as genuine, transparent, and transformational.I offer help if you are struggling with trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, major life changes, sexual issues, or medical issues that exacerbate underlying mental health issues.
I work in North County San Diego but can be accessed anywhere if you are interested in teletherapy. Let me provide support, guidance, and tools through your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Skills and Expertise
Trauma
Suicidal Ideation
Substance Use
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sexual assault
Phobias
Personality Disorders
Panic
Mood Disorders
Mindfulness based therapy
Life Purpose
Loss
Individuation
Identity Issues
Highly Sensitive Persons
Family Conflict
Family of Origin Issues
Emotional Abuse
Emotional Disturbance
Emptiness
Drug Use
Dual Diagnosis
Depression
Communication Problems
Commitment Issues
Control Issues
codependency-2
Codependency
Body Image
Breakups
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Behavioral Issues
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Alcohol Use
Agoraphobia
Adult
Addiction
teen
Treatment Orientation
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
DBT Informed Therapy
dbt
Eclectic
Gestalt
Humanistic
IFS
Interpersonal
Mindfulness
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic
Relational Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Somatic
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Focused Therapy