About Melissa Morais Parr

Melissa Morais Parr has been working with children, teens, and their families for the past 5 years. Melissa graduated with a BS in psychology from Cal Poly State University. Melissa’s experience includes her work as a children’s Behavior Counselor at a nonprofit agency, assisting families in effective parenting techniques, anger management skills, and stress reduction. Melissa then worked at a Community School for Middle School and High School students who faced challenges in the mainstream schools. She ran small groups, provided crisis intervention, and assisted families in linking up with the proper resources in the community.

While working towards her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Melissa volunteered in the YMCA TIDES program providing individual, family, and group counseling to students and their families. Since graduating from Alliant International University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Melissa has worked full time as a therapist in the TIDES program providing services to students and their families at San Diego High School and Roosevelt Middle School.

Melissa uses a family-systems approach and works in collaboration with children, teens and their parents/guardians to assist with an increased understanding of their relationships with themselves and others.

Offering effective treatment for:

• Depression
• Anxiety/Stress
• Anger Management
• Domestic Violence
• Abuse Traumas
• Relationship Conflicts
• Families, Children, Teens & Couples
  

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