Dr. Matos provides online therapy or teletherapy services in Calfiornia using a secure HIPAA compliant platform. Meeting virtually feels similar to using video chat like FaceTime or Zoom and provides many benefits including accessibility, flexibility and comfort while providing the opportunity to build a therapeutic relationship.

The approach to therapy is client-centered and combines a biopsychosocial perspective with various evidence based and third wave practices (CBT, ACT, DBT). Treatment focuses on strength and resilience using affirmative principles. Individuals may present with a wide range of psychological issues ranging from mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, to coping with health and life stressors, to navigating body image concerns, visible and invisible differences, and overcoming shame and stigmatization.

Areas of focus:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Acute and Chronic Health Issues

• Disability

• Sensory Loss

• Body Image

• Visible/Apparent Differences

• Grief/Loss

• Caregiver Support

• Pain Management

• Rehabilitation

• Stress Management

• Life Transitions

Availability:

Dr. Matos is currently welcoming new clients. Start your therapy journey by scheduling a 15-minute phone consultation. This will be an opportunity to discuss your counseling goals and see if Dr. Matos is a good fit for your therapeutic needs. Connect today via email at drmelissamatos@gmail.com or by calling 562-317-0501.

Dr. Matos has presented nationally on the psychological aspects of living with chronic health conditions, disabilities, and apparent & non-apparent differences. She provides consultations, trainings, presentations, speaking engagements, and interviews on her expertise in this area, and past topics have included:

• Emotional support in the immunocompromised community during the pandemic

• Social stigma in apparent and non-apparent differences

• Mental health awareness and alopecia areata

• Depression and suicide awareness while coping with chronic health conditions

• Managing anxiety and depression while living with Lupus

• Mental health and post-concussive syndrome

Please contact Dr. Matos for more information about consultation and presentation services.