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Melissa McManis

LCSW Melissa McManis, LCSW, Inc.
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse
Insurance: Optum, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna

Introduction

Melissa is trained in somatic therapy and EMDR therapy which are two modalities that have been researched in treating clients with trauma. She has also studied the field of relationships & sexuality. Somatic therapy and can help clients reconnect to themselves and to others emotionally and erotically. She works with individuals and couples. Melissa became licensed in the state of California in 2010 post Master’s Degree as an LCSW and since then have embarked on a continued journey of learning. Her early career started in 2006 when she worked as a generalist with families with all types of crises, trauma, and lived experiences. She went on to get additional training post masters to sub-specialize. Melissa currently lives in Mission Viejo with her partner, two puppies, and cat. She used to live and practice in Northern CA post Masters under inspiredlifecounselingservices.com. She believes in living inspired through being dedicated to her own personal growth, therapy, and through healing connections with others. She also practices yoga and meditation as part of her own self-care practice.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #26605 (CA)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Melissa McManis accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Description $175 - $200

Locations

19712 MacArthur Blvd
Irvine, CA 92612-2407
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MV Office
Mission Viejo, CA 92691-1812
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Melissa McManis accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa McManis is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Melissa McManis also offers a free consultation.
Does Melissa McManis offer telehealth appointments? Melissa McManis does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Melissa McManis specialize in? Melissa McManis specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, and Trauma.

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