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Merelin Chavez

Adults

Accepting Patients Specializes in Abuse (Physical, Sexual, etc.) ADHD Adoption Issues Anxiety Autism/PDD/Asperger's Brief Solution Focused Depression Divorce/Blended Family Issues Domestic Violence End of Life Issues Grief/Bereavement Stress Trauma Anger Management Relationship issues C-PTSD Gender Dysphoria Asian American Immigrant / first-generation

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I believe that every individual has unique strengths and the capacity for growth, even during life’s most difficult moments. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout your therapeutic journey. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping skills, and build practical solutions that align with their personal goals. I also take a strength-based approach, recognizing that each person brings resilience, abilities, and experiences that can be used to foster meaningful change.

I understand that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Every client receives individualized services tailored to their unique needs, values, and circumstances. I believe in honoring each person’s voice and choice by working collaboratively to create treatment goals that reflect what is most important to them. Depending on needs, I integrate mindfulness techniques, psychoeducation, emotional regulation strategies, and person-centered interventions to promote self-awareness, resilience, and lasting change.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, or personal growth, I am committed to walking alongside you with compassion, respect, and encouragement. Together, we will build on your strengths, identify solutions, and work toward creating the life you envision.

About Merelin Chavez

LOCATION Merelin Chavez, MFT Telehealth, San Francisco

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Adults

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Client Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Humanistic Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Attachment Theory

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Available On: Tuesday, Aug 11th, 7:00 am

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Missed and Late Cancel Office Policy: Our office requires two full business days’ notice (48 hours) to cancel or reschedule your appointment or your credit card will be charged a late cancellation fee. Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays are not counted as business days (i.e., if you have an appointment on Monday at 11:00 am, and you wish to change it without penalty, you would need to call our office on the preceding Thursday morning before 11:00 a.m. to avoid the late cancellation fee). The late cancellation fee is $150 for a session with a psychiatrist, or $100 for a session with a psychologist or master’s level therapist. If you are not present at the start time of your scheduled appointment, it may be marked as missed by your provider. Unfortunately, we cannot bill your insurance for late cancellations, missed sessions, and appointments with too little time. We apologize that there are no exceptions to the late cancellation policy.

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