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Melissa Portillo

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Melissa

Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed? If you are experiencing constant worry about the future or dwelling on the past, it can be daunting and maybe even impossible to enjoy life in the present. These feelings could be negatively impacting your relationships, work or school, and overall quality of life. This doesn't have to be the case. You can take control and work towards your recovery and healing journey by strengthening your resiliency. Together we can develop a healthier version of yourself by learning to manage your anxiety, rediscover your strengths, and explore the root of the problem to achieve your goals.

You can take control and work towards your recovery and healing journey by strengthening your resiliency.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Exploratory
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#99636 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Melissa Portillo, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #99636 (exp January 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Melissa Portillo accepts Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Health Net, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Melissa Portillo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Melissa is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Melissa’s California license number is 99636, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Melissa Portillo has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Melissa’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Melissa has worked closely with Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community.

Melissa Portillo works with Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Melissa spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Melissa is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Melissa Portillo draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Melissa’s style is action-oriented, affirming, exploratory, solution-oriented, and warm. In Melissa’s words: “You can take control and work towards your recovery and healing journey by strengthening your resiliency.”

Melissa Portillo (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Melissa identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Melissa Portillo offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Melissa is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Melissa Portillo is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Melissa will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Melissa’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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