R. Melissa Ibarra
Spanish
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
I provide online counseling sessions using Zoom.
I view therapy as a collaborative effort, where I share my expertise to help clients gain more insight and agency in their lives. I aim to do be open minded both to a wide variety of experiences and to a client's end goal of therapy. Additionally, since the lived experiences of others will differ from my own, I use consultation with clinicians, to ensure being emotionally safe and ethical. I enjoy working with clients (all ages) that are trying to: manage anger, disappointment, depression, anxiety, creating & maintaining healthy relationships, and create affirming parenting practices.
In my practice I hope to provide a place of exploration and skill building, rather than providing an "answer." Challenges are hard by their nature and learning so many times, includes managing these challenges. My goal is to help clients gain the skills to meet these challenges.
Call or email R. Melissa Ibarra for more information - (425) 484-9522.
Treatment approaches used:
Treatment orientation:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Acceptance and Committment Therapy
Professional Memberships:
- American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Client Focus:
Age Specialty:
- Toddlers/Preschool (0-6 yrs.)
- Children (6-10 yrs.)
- Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19 yrs.)
- Adults
- Elderly (65+)
Video Platforms I utilize:
- Zoom
Ethnicity Focus:
- Hispanic or Latino
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Niche Specialty:
- Child Counseling
Also Addressed in My Practice:
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couples Counseling
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- Self-Harming
- Trauma & PTSD
My Qualifications:
Years in Practice: 10 Years
Highest Degree: M.A.
School: Antioch University
Year Graduated: 2014
License No. and State: LF60776695 WA
- Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS)
Finances:
Sliding Scale: Yes
Initial Free Face to Face Consulation: No
Free Telephone Consulation: No
Accepted Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard
Second Language
Description of Fluency:
I am second generation Central American, who grew up in California. I have experience with providing therapy to various generations and have provided individual, family and couples counseling in Spanish.
Years Counseling in Spanish:
10Educational Credentials:
Years in Practice: 10
- I am completely fluent and am able to fully translate documentation
