Melisa Alonzo
MA, LMFT

Education

I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2009 from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University. I am also a certified Latin American Family Therapist certified by Alliant International University.

Professional

I am a Spanish Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #137592). Prior to joining The Davis Group, I worked in the mental health field in Mexico City for over a decade where I specialized in working with the expat community. I have extensive experience working with the Latinx community, binational and bicultural couples and families. I approach my work with cultural humility, helping you feel seen, heard, understood and accepted.

I am also a clinical member of the Postpartum Health Alliance. I enjoy helping couples preserve their marriage as they adjust to parenthood, as well as working with women dealing with infertility struggles, perinatal loss, birth trauma, and/or dealing with the postpartum period. 

Lastly, I am a level 1 trained Brain Spotting therapist – a popular, effective approach to helping you work through traumatic events.

Clinical Specialties

I work with the following populations:

• Children (ages 8+)
• Adolescents
• LGBTQ+ population

As well as individuals and couples struggling with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Career issues
• Burnout and stress
• Crisis and suicide intervention
• Parenting concerns
• Pregnancy and postpartum concerns
• Marriage/Couples Counseling
• Infidelity

Languages Spoken

I am a native English and Spanish speaker and have basic knowledge of the Korean language and culture.

Personal

I grew up as a Mexican-American in San Diego, CA next to the Mexican border with Tijuana, Mexico. I like to think I had the best of both worlds. I’ve learned to pick and choose what I appreciate best from both cultures, and I’ve created my own culture that my family and I are now able to embrace. My husband is my biggest supporter and my greatest influence, and family is what I value most in life. On the weekends you can find me spending time with family, sharing family meals, and going on walks with my beautiful miniature schnauzer, Lucia. My hobbies include hosting get-togethers with friends, traveling, trying new foods (especially while traveling), and experimenting with recipes.