About
Melissa Marrapese, PhD
Dr. Marrapese has extensive experience conducting psychological and forensic assessments, providing therapy and EDMR services to trauma survivors, veterans, and first responders, conducting pre-employment evaluations, and working as an expert witness.
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A main focus of Dr. Marrapese’s work is to provide trainings and consultations to public and private organizations and, state and federal agencies. Dr. Marrapese routinely works with local law enforcement, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). She is dedicated to education and training on the topics of trauma, trauma in the workplace, mental illness, symptoms awareness, interpersonal communication, conflict negotiation, and critical incident debriefing.
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Education:
Bachelor Of Science in Health Psychology, Bastyr University
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, The Washington School of Professional Psychology.
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Saybrook Graduate School & Research Center
Post Doctoral Fellowship: The Fremont Community Therapy Project/University of Washington
Licenses:
Dr. Marrapese is licensed to practice psychology in California, Virginia and Alaska.
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Additional Certifications:
Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Trained
Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, Integrative Psychiatry Institute (2023)