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Dr. Melissa Risso

Dr. Melissa Risso

Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD

San Mateo, CA US
Dr. Melissa Risso is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a PhD and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Sexuality Educator. She specializes in helping adults and elders navigate their most pressing challenges, including sexual abuse, relationship issues, and intimacy concerns. With a profound understanding of the complexities of human relationships, Dr. Risso employs a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method to address each client's unique context. Known for her non-judgmental listening and insightful guidance, she is particularly skilled in working with issues that many other therapists shy away from, including sexual difficulties and histories of trauma. Dr. Risso's belief that everyone has a meaningful story to tell drives her passion for creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals and couples can explore their challenges. Together, she collaborates with her clients to co-create tailored plans for growth and healing, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey to a better life.
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Specialties
PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Therapy Types
Attachment-based Existential Family / Marital Family Systems Feminist Gottman Method Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Positive Psychology Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Somatic Trauma Focused
Age Groups
Adult (18 to 65) Elder (65+)
Modalities
Couples Group Individuals
Talen
English (US)

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