Meet Melissa

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the The San Diego Office

Hi, my name is Melissa Munoz and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist at Family Guidance and Therapy Center. I am bilingual (English and Spanish) and I am passionate about working with teenagers, adults, couples and families. I have eight years of experience working primarily with individuals ranging from the ages of 13-25, who struggle with anxiety, depressions, low self-esteem, difficulty managing anger/emotional reactivity, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, addictive behaviors and trauma.

My approach as a therapist is to create a space that feels comfortable and authentic. I aim to work with individuals and families as a team to identify strengths, increase self/emotional awareness, and provide support to improve communication, emotional regulation, parent/child and partner relationships, and facilitate individualized treatment plans according to personal needs and circumstances. I provide services primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral lens, which looks closely at the connections between ones’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help improve his/her quality of life, relationships and overall well-being. I look forward to meeting with you and connecting.