— Welcome, I'm Melissa Craven!

About me

I am an LMFT and expressive arts therapist with a passion for parents

When we’re really struggling, our closest friends and family can’t always provide the support we need. You’re here looking for a professional therapist to talk to, courageously considering making a change.

I don’t just nod supportively in sessions. My arts background informs a creative, action-based treatment. You will learn well-researched tools for change. Clients appreciate my warmth, humor, open-mindedness, and expertise in working with a variety of struggles. I have over 15 years of experience collaborating with psychiatrists and am certified as a Perinatal Mental Health provider (PMH-C).

I am available for

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One-on-one Therapy

When we’re really struggling, our loved ones can’t always provide the support we need. You’re courageously considering making a change. Clients appreciate my warmth, humor, open-mindedness, and expertise working with a variety of struggles.

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Deepening Skills Group

Do you feel separate, lonely, or less-than? Experience the power of group support while learning techniques for emotional stability and creativity.

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Expressive Arts Consultation

Tune up your practice by learning the arts-based approach to Dialectical Behavior Therapy by Melissa Craven Therapy. I have over a decade of experience working as an expressive arts consultant for resident psychiatrists and have presented at multiple conferences as well as UCSF psychiatry grand rounds.

Find contentment again!

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You can also reach me at [email protected] or by leaving a voicemail at 415 940 3881.