Melessa Dillingham, LCSW Adults

Professional Statement

Greetings, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in serving those who struggle with Mental & Emotional Health care needs. I believe in, and work from a client centered strength based therapeutic approach. I believe all clients are individuals with their own personal history, story, and struggles. My therapeutic approach allows each individual therapy session to be tailored towards a client's specific therapeutic need. Throughout my career I've worked with various populations including children, adolescents, teens, young, and older adults. Experienced in Clinical Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Risk Management, along with targeted therapies for those experiencing Homelessness, Trauma, and those with Developmental Disabilities. I use an array of therapeutic techniques including Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Education

Masters of Social Work, University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, California State University Channel Islands

Association of Arts, Applied Communication, Santa Barbara City College

Association of Arts, Social Behavior, Santa Barbara City College

Association of Arts, Science & Math, Santa Barbara City College

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies
Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc
Cigna
ComPsych
HEALTH NET
KAISER
Magellan
SHARP
United Behavioral Health
VHP
WELLFLEET