About

Melissa Hogan is a “Associate Professional Clinical Counselor” and is currently working under supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their CA license number is 11175. Their current employer is Macy Grim. Melissa completed her Masters in Counseling at Loyola Marymount University receiving the Associate Clinical Counseling degree and earning the PPS school counseling credential. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing at CSU Long Beach and earned an Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate from CSU Dominguez Hills. Melissa likes to take a client-centered approach based in Humanistic theory. She focuses on the true identity with self-acceptance and understanding. She believes it is important to meet the client where they are and move at each individual’s pace. Melissa enjoys facilitating groups and working with clients on an individual basis, emphasizing human connection to show clients that they are not alone. It’s important to empower clients to identify their strengths, promote self-love, and support them with their own specific personal goals. Collaborating with the family to establish a healthy supportive system for the client is essential. Melissa’s continuously evolving her competence in multicultural awareness in order to provide a safe and understanding space for marginalized clients.