Who is Melissa Dumaz?

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Melissa Dumaz is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy. She specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of overcoming emotional and physical trauma. She also helps clients deal with grief & loss, relationship satisfaction, parenting, transitions in life, self-care management.

Melissa graduated from the University of La Verne with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and obtained her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Long Beach. She became a licensed therapist in 2009 after having already accumulated six years of professional experience working as an in-house therapist for the Violence Intervention Program in Los Angeles. Melissa garnered valuable hands-on experience and established herself as a respected therapist amongst her peers with positions at the YMCA Counseling Center, Penny Lane Centers, Counseling 4 Kids, and Foothill Health & Rehab Hospital Center. 

In 2010, Melissa boldly decided to launch her own practice in Beverly Hills. Choosing to be different than most of her colleagues, instead of using her name for her business, she titled it “U Help You.” The moniker mirrors Melissa’s strong belief that every person already has within the strength, skills, and qualities to overcome their obstacles; they just need someone to show them how to access those tools within themselves.

Melissa’s genuine passion and desire to help her clients change their lives, sets her apart from the average therapist. More than a just a job, therapy is Melissa’s opportunity to help people overcome and walk away from unbearable pain that no one should have to suffer. If you ask Melissa what her most rewarding moment is, she will reply, "when a client is sitting in front me and finally, the light bulb comes on! It’s when they reach that point in their journey with me, that I know it’s all worth it.”

Melissa values the relationships she builds with each client. She shapes each session to fit individual client needs, which allows them the best chance of finding their inner strength and living with confidence. Melissa has been trained in specialized methods of therapy, including: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Incredible Years Parenting Program, and Seeking Safety. She is a Clinical Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).