California, PsyD 30108
Melissa Kae

License:

Psychologist
Female
Jewish, White
Virtual Only
Specialties
Trauma, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Anxiety
Education
Doctor of Clinical Forensic Psychology | Alliant International University, 2016; Bachelors in Psychology | San Diego State University, 2011
About
Dr. Kae tailors her approach to the individual based on personality factors and based on the source of what is causing distress and discomfort. Dr. Kae works in a collaborative fashion to find what works best for the patient and uses a strength based approach to assist with making changes. Dr. Kae primarily uses ACT and EMDR and is certified through EMDRIA in EMDR. If you are ready to be proactive in making different choices aligned with what is most important to you, schedule a consultation. Dr. Kae is here to support you in learning the tools to make it happen.
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Message to clients
Hello! I am Dr. Melissa Kae, a licensed psychologist offering online therapy in California. Are you struggling with clarifying your identity or with fitting into the LGBTQ+ community? Are you struggling with anxiety, self doubt, beating yourself up mentally or having low self esteem? Have you been feeling overwhelmed, struggling with perfectionism or have difficulty making active choices in your life? I can help you manage these difficulties more effectively to achieve better balance, improve relationships and get to the core of unresolved difficult experiences.
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Race and ethnicity
Jewish, White
Cultural and experiential knowledge
Jewish culture
Languages spoken
English
Spiritual knowledge
Judaism
Location
Specialties
Trauma, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Anxiety
Additional areas of focus
Anxiety, Body image, Anger management, Bicultural or multicultural experience, Career counseling/coaching, Caring professionals, Codependency, Dating, Depression, Gender identity, Highly sensitive people, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Midlife stress, Mindfulness and/or meditation, Panic attacks, Polyamory/non-monogamy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Transgender people, Trauma, Social anxiety, Self esteem/self worth, Stress
Therapeutic style
Affirming, Direct, Humorous, Intellectual, Empowering
Modalities
EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-focused, Strengths-based therapy
Cost
$200
/Individual Session
/Couples Session
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Offers sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
United/Optum, Aetna
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
Click here to check your benefits with our free out of network benefits checker
Danielle Golan, LMFT
Melissa is an incredibly intuitive, passionate and intelligent psychologist. She brings so much knowledge and care to each client.
Tara McGrath, LMFT
Melissa is a kind, insightful, and very intelligent clinician. She is very thoughtful about the care she provides to her clients, and she is always learning and growing. She is a skilled EMDR therapist and has helped many people heal from trauma. She is one of the main providers I refer to when my caseload is full.
Michelle Barahman, PhD
Dr. Kae is a kind, intelligent, and funny person, with a strong devotion to analyzing and addressing complex problems thoroughly and thoughtfully. These qualities, coupled with her sensitivity and warmth, make her a wonderful person to trust with your therapy journey. I highly recommend her!
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