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Melissa Albarenga

ASW Tonalli Therapy and Consulting
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parenting, Life Transitions
In network with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare

Introduction

Melissa “Meli” Albarenga, ASW (she/her/ella) is a bilingual therapist working with young adults, first-generation individuals, and parents and caregivers navigating anxiety, life transitions, and the pressure of holding everything together for everyone else. If you look like you have it together but your mind never shuts off, or you are the first in your family to figure out college, work, and adulthood on your own, Meli gets it. Therapy with her feels less like a formal appointment and more like a real conversation. She skips the jargon, asks a lot of questions, and listens before she says anything back. She draws on CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed care, and her favorite saying is “Raíces para crecer, alas para volar,” roots to grow, wings to fly. Meli sees clients in English and Spanish, in person in Berkeley and Walnut Creek and by telehealth across California. She is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW #139567), supervised by Adriana Martínez, LCSW #75597.

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers sliding scale

Licenses

  • ASW #139567 (CA)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Groups

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Melissa Albarenga accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Therapy $165 - $175

Locations

Tonalli Therapy & Consulting - Berkeley Office
2001 Addison St, Suite 300
Berkeley, CA 94704-1165
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Tonalli Therapy & Consulting- Walnut Creek Office
1844 San Miguel Dr, Suite 306 A
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8610
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Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - California State University, East Bay

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

FAQ

Is Melissa Albarenga accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Albarenga is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Melissa Albarenga also offers a free consultation.
Does Melissa Albarenga offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Albarenga does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Melissa Albarenga specialize in? Melissa Albarenga specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Parenting, and Trauma.
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