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Melissa McManis

LCSW Melissa McManis, LCSW, Inc.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse,
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, Anthem

Introduction

Melissa is trained in the somatica method of relationship and sex therapy that helps clients with connection, desire, and communication. This can help clients reconnect to themselves and to others emotionally and erotically. She works with individuals and couples. She also is trauma informed and trained in EMDR. Melissa became licensed in the state of California in 2010 post Master’s Degree as an LCSW and since then have embarked on a continued journey of learning. Her early career started in 2006 when she worked as a generalist with families with all types of crises, trauma, and lived experiences. She went on to get additional training post masters to sub-specialize.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #26605 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Pagan

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Melissa McManis accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Anthem

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Description $215 - $225

Locations

19712 MacArthur Blvd
Irvine, CA 92612-2407
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Frequently asked questions

Is Melissa McManis accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa McManis is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Melissa McManis offer telehealth appointments? Melissa McManis does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Melissa McManis specialize in? Melissa McManis specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, and Trauma.
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