Therapy in San Diego

Finding the right therapist in San Diego can feel overwhelming. You may be navigating anxiety that won't quiet down, the residue of a painful past, or a relationship that keeps cycling through the same conflict. Melissa Ottum offers individual and couples therapy from a warm, attachment-focused lens, helping clients in Mission Valley and throughout California move from disconnection and self-doubt toward steadier, more connected lives.

Her work draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and EFIT for individuals, EMDR training for trauma processing, and trauma-informed relational care that respects the pace and safety each person needs. Sessions are held in person at Supportive Connections Community Services and by secure video for clients anywhere in California, so geography is never the barrier to beginning.

As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Jay Alarcon, LMFT #134460, Melissa offers accessible nonprofit rates, with $90 sessions and a free 15-minute consultation to make sure the fit feels right before you commit. Every session also helps fund therapy for community members without insurance, so your care extends beyond yourself.