Melissa Morais Parr, LMFT

Melissa Morais Parr is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering online therapy to individuals, teens, couples, and families in California. She earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in 2009 and has delivered clinical services across outpatient, school-based, and residential settings to a diverse range of clients.

She specializes in supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, ADHD, and other life changes. Additional areas of focus include family-of-origin issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, postpartum depression, and women’s issues.

Melissa approaches therapy from a family-systems perspective, attending to how upbringing and relational patterns shape thoughts, emotions, and behavior over time. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices to help clients learn skills, gain insight, and manage difficult moments more effectively. These methods are applied with attention to each person’s context and goals.

She believes in people’s capacity for growth and change and views therapy as a practical tool for building understanding and resilience. Melissa welcomes the opportunity to support clients as they work toward healthier relationships and greater well-being.