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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy in San Diego — Online Across California

Find freedom from trauma, anxiety, and perfectionism through LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. Together, we’ll build confidence, self-trust, and authentic connection—so you can feel at home being fully yourself.

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EMDR certified
professional psychologist
united health optum
Aetna insurance

Specialities

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Therapy for Therapists

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Anxiety

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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

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LQBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

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High Achieving Professionals

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Depression

Hi, I’m Melissa.

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I know what it’s like to feel stuck—even when you’ve done the work and achieved so much. As a licensed psychologist and queer therapist, I provide affirming, trauma-informed therapy that helps you reconnect to your values, quiet self-criticism, and create lasting emotional peace.

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Therapy Approaches

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps you build a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions so they no longer control your life. It’s a compassionate, evidence-based way to reduce anxiety and feel more connected to what matters most.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR helps you release the emotional weight of past experiences that keep you feeling anxious, triggered, or blocked. This guided process allows you to reprocess memories safely, so you can move forward with more peace and confidence.

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Dr. Melissa Kae, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist, PSY 30108 EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Serving all of California via San Diego through online therapy

Phone
619.333.0783