Ms. Melissa Briseno-Vasquez, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker | Sherman Oaks, California | Virtual Therapy
Ms. Melissa Briseno-Vasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults work through trauma, emotional distress, identity concerns, and relationship challenges.
Melissa has provided care in clinics, schools, and community centers, supporting clients with a wide range of needs and life experiences. Her background includes working with people facing PTSD, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, severe and persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use concerns.
Her work is centered on creating a therapy space where clients feel respected, understood, and supported without judgment. Melissa brings a trauma-informed lens to treatment and helps clients make sense of their experiences while building tools that support stability, resilience, and meaningful change.
My Qualifications
Melissa is trained in EMDR and uses trauma-focused care to help clients process painful or overwhelming experiences. She also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, allowing her to adapt treatment to the needs, goals, and pace of each person she works with.
Her clinical experience has given her a strong foundation in supporting adults who are carrying complex emotional histories, navigating present-day stressors, or trying to better understand patterns that affect their relationships, self-worth, and daily functioning.
More Information
Clients: Adults 18 and up
Areas of Focus: PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Gender Dysphoria, Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Co-Occurring Substance Use Concerns
Therapeutic Approaches: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
Certifications and Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #134638
EMDR Certified through EMDRIA
Languages
English
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