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Melissa Innocenzi, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 50 reviews
Great news, Melissa is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Melissa has connected deeply with me and my mental health issues

Reviewed September 2024

Thank you Melissa for being there when I needed it most. You are very supportive, encouraging and caring.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Melissa

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas in art in 1991 as well as a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillip's Graduate Institute (California) in 2008. My post-graduate studies focused on client-centered therapy as well as narrative therapy and grief work. I have additional training on evidence based practices in grief recovery.

I have worked in a private practice and in clinics with clients with a wide range of issues, including; but not limited to grief recovery, relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. I have worked with children, adolescents, couples and adult clients.

It often takes courage to seek therapy. Congratulations on taking the first step. Together we will look for solutions and resources to help you with what you are going through.

My style of therapy is warm, solution-focused and interactive. I am a humanistic therapist who believes that you are the center of therapy. My approach is combine talk therapy with activities you will complete and bring back to therapy to reach your goals in both brief and long term therapy. Of course, if your preference is just talk therapy, we can focus on that solely.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Intimacy-related issues Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Body image Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Gender dysphoria Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Melissa Innocenzi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972255974.

  • LMFT · California · 38641 · Expires January 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Melissa Innocenzi

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

50 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Amazing Professional Caring Helpful Supportive Understands Helped Wonderful

Melissa has connected deeply with me and my mental health issues

Reviewed September 2024

Thank you Melissa for being there when I needed it most. You are very supportive, encouraging and caring.

Reviewed September 2024

Melissa Innocenzi has been in my corner from day 1. She's incredibly compassionate, kind and honest. I can't say enough about how she's helped to change my view of stressful situations in my life. Thank you Melissa!! xo

Reviewed May 2024

She got to know me very easily and within a short time of working with her I’ve already seen significant results in my personal and professional life. She provides me the right tools to help me navigate through my mental health journey in a healthy and constructive way.

Reviewed April 2024

Melissa has been such a great therapist! After our first session I felt instantly better. She has really helped me through a difficult time in my life. I feel seen and heard after each of our sessions and I’m very thankful. She gives me great feedback and I love the resources she provides.

Reviewed April 2024

Melissa is amazing!

Reviewed March 2024

Melissa listens and offers tools to work overcome my issues.

Reviewed March 2024

I feel heard by Melissa , she responds to me super quickly. I feel like she has my best interest in mind and I feel lucky for getting her as my therapist on the first try.

Reviewed January 2024

Great therapy !

Reviewed January 2024

I have tried many therapists over the past couple years and Melissa is the first one who I feel like hears what I'm saying, understands it, and can help me in a way that is suited to my personality, needs and wants. She's also very encouraging, supportive, kind and yet professional. It was worth the perseverance through several bad fits to get to this one that is so well suited for my personal needs.

Reviewed January 2024

She is what I was looking for!

Reviewed January 2024

Absolutely thankful to have found Melissa. She has been so helpful. She listens to me, provides solid advice and never ever judges me.

Reviewed January 2024

Dr. Innocenzi is like talking with a trusted friend. She absolutely understand everything we speak about and offers amazing and constructive help. She listens and I feel heard and understood!! She is a gift!!

Reviewed January 2024

Melissa is extremely compassionate and wise, but is also very direct which I greatly appreciate. In our short time working together she offered me many actionable tools to help improve my relationship with partner and myself. I feel a weight lifted and am grateful for her knowledge and expertise.

Reviewed December 2023

Melissa is straightforward, knowledgeable and understands my objectives. Thank you!

Reviewed December 2023

Melissa has been great. Very good demeanor and easy to work with.

Reviewed November 2023

Professional but warm demeanor. Very understanding and approaches issues honestly but gently. 10/10 would therapy again.

Reviewed November 2023

The best!! Always listens and remains positive. Def love working with her

Reviewed November 2023

Melissa is knowledgeable and empathetic towards my daily struggles

Reviewed September 2023

I've only been with Melissa a few months, and she is exceptional. I feel heard and she gives me angles that really make me grow and heal.

Reviewed August 2023

Speaking with Melissa has made a huge difference in my life. I don’t know what I would do without her and I’m so glad I have found her through your service.

Reviewed August 2023

Melissa has been the resource I needed - I knew I needed to return to therapy, but I didn't realize the extent of that need until meeting with Melissa. After our first session I felt immediate relief of distress and depression. She has been a great listener, offered tools and support and has been sensitive/respectful of my identity. I highly recommend her and appreciate her caring service.

Reviewed May 2023

Melissa is amazing, she helps you solve the problems in your life from the foundation. She’s amazing and works so hard

Reviewed May 2023

Melissa is very caring and easy to talk to. Professional.

Reviewed May 2023

She really listens to me

Reviewed April 2023

She has a wonderful insight on how you are feeling and offers sound honest advice.

Reviewed March 2023

She was very insightful and recognized that my issue stemmed from my own low self esteem and insecurities in areas. She was very helpful in helping me prepare for a difficult situation.

Reviewed April 2023

Melissa has been amazing from day one. She listens intently, and truly understands how to help work through grief and anxiety. I’m really glad I’ve been able to work with her.

Reviewed April 2023

Melissa’s comments, advice and observations are quite helpful.

Reviewed January 2023

Melissa has been supportive, goal-oriented, and quick to respond. I appreciate her guidance.

Reviewed December 2022

Melissa Innocenzi is a great therapist. She is friendly and professional. She listens to me .

Reviewed December 2022

Melissa was a wonderful confidant and always made me feel validated and at ease at the end of our sessions. She gave me a lot of tools to help me succeed in my pursuit for better mental health. So thankful for her!

Reviewed November 2022

I always feel supported, never judged, and like I can say anything.

Reviewed November 2022

She has helped me by leaps and bounds in an honest but caring way. Her insight into my concerns is amazing.

Reviewed November 2022

Melissa is AMAZING! I am so grateful for her and her help. She is a very good listener and she really understands your needs and gives you all the tools and advices you need to overcome issues. She was really supportive in my healing journey and I looked forward to my therapy sessions with her. Thank you for everything Melissa! :)

Reviewed November 2022

Melissa is compassionate, professional and caring. I have brought up a variety of subjects from addiction to parenting to family or origin and have always received intelligent, helpful and timely advice.

Reviewed September 2022

Understands the situation and gives great advice

Reviewed September 2022

Melissa has been a godsend. She was available for me in a time when I really needed support and accountability, and she has provided both. I truly look forward to my conversations with her.

Reviewed September 2022

Melissa is amazing and gives practical and valuable advice. I am so grateful for her and am thrilled that she is my therapist. It took a lot of searching, but it was worth it.

Reviewed August 2022

Melissa is very attractive and wonderful therapist

Reviewed August 2022

Melissa listens and remembers details from week to week so I never have to waste time going into the backstory or catching her up, so we have more time for the meat of the session. She is super supportive and helps me get unstuck out of my negative thinking. I highly recommend.

Reviewed July 2022

Melissa is a thoughtful, compassionate person, and I’m quite glad we connected.

Reviewed June 2022

Melissa Innocenzi listens and offers sound advice.

Reviewed May 2022

My therapist Melissa is wonderful she asks all the write questions and helps me soo much . I look forward to our session all the time

Reviewed May 2022

Melissa has continued to be instrumental in my personal growth.

Reviewed May 2022

Had several sessions with Melissa where we discussed a number of different issues. Melissa was a great listener and incredibly insightful with advice, recommendations, and support. Through our sessions and my own personal exploration I was able to find the answers I needed, as well as some I didn’t know I needed. Highly recommend her services.

Reviewed April 2022

I have found working with Melissa very helpful. She has been good at giving “homework”, which I need to stay focused. Melissa has also been very understanding in what I have spoken about and non-judgmental.

Reviewed April 2022

I had a great experience with Melissa, she was a great listener and really helped me get through some emotions that I was having trouble processing.

Reviewed March 2022

She is passionate about what she does, and it reflects with the help and communication given. She always encourages me to communicate and be the best person I can be!

Reviewed February 2022

Only had two sessions so far, she is helping me through a difficult time and I am really looking forward to continuing to work with her.

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Innocenzi offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Innocenzi works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Melissa Innocenzi speak?

Melissa Innocenzi speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Innocenzi have?

Melissa Innocenzi has 23 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Innocenzi licensed to practice?

Melissa Innocenzi is licensed to practice in California.

Does Melissa Innocenzi accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Innocenzi does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Melissa Innocenzi offer?

Melissa Innocenzi offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Melissa Innocenzi?

Melissa Innocenzi can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Melissa Innocenzi?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.