Melissa DeForest
Introduction
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Oregon, California, and Washington. I have a Master’s Degree in Couples and Family Therapy from University of Oregon, I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Consultant through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), and I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based approach to trauma.I started working with individuals and families in eating disorder recovery in 2012. A majority of my career has been working in higher levels of eating disorder treatment including Residential, Partial Hospitalization, and Intensive Outpatient. Most recently, I served as the Regional Director of Clinical Services at Monte Nido, where I oversaw the clinical care and operations for five programs in Oregon. Working with eating disorders led me to the field of therapy, and I am deeply committed to working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image issues. I believe in full recovery and understand that eating disorders, while innately harmful, often provide emotional safety and a coping mechanism through difficult life experiences. I also have expertise in working with relationship and family systems and in treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, and trauma.
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments and insurance
Licenses
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LMFT #T1330 (OR)
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LMFT #LF61289971 (WA)
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LMFT #LMFT135687 (CA)
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
Age groups
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Pay with insurance
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Aetna
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Kaiser Permanente
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MODA
Pay out-of-pocket
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Individual Therapy $195
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Relationship and Family Therapy $225