Founded by Psychiatrists
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Melissa Banuelos

LCSW
Accepts Insurance
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
AIDS/HIV
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I earned my MSW from California State University Los Angeles in 2021, and I help adults unpack the emotional weight of their experiences so they can feel more grounded and whole. Drawing from talk therapy approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I support clients in making sense of their emotions and shifting patterns that no longer serve them. Our work is collaborative and compassionate—less about fixing, and more about understanding. Together, we’ll focus on helping you reconnect with your own inner steadiness and trust what's possible for you now.
My Clients
When anxiety, depression, or trauma start running in the background of your life, everything can feel heavier—like you’re stuck in survival mode, going through the motions but quietly unraveling inside. You might find yourself constantly overwhelmed, disconnected from the people around you, or questioning whether you’re ever going to feel like yourself again. These struggles often stay hidden from view, but their impact is real. If you’re exhausted from carrying it all alone, you’re not weak—you’re human.
Serves Ages: 18+
Insurances Accepted:
  • AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Commercial
  • Allied Benefits - Aetna Plans
  • AmeriBen
  • Cigna
  • Cigna EAP
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Medicare
  • EBMS

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Methodologies:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Approach
  • Motivational Interviewing
Headlight is founded by clinicians.
All clinicians hired by Headlight pass a rigorous screening process.
Areas of Focus:
  • ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Communication Skills
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression

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Languages:
  • English

Why Headlight

The highest standard of
mental health care.

Individual
Therapy
Our clinicians are experienced in over 60 specialties. We can match your specific needs with a clinician that understands and has expertise in those areas.
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Couples
Therapy
Couples therapy is a nurturing space where you and your partner can grow together, fostering stronger communication and a deeper connection.
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Psychiatry /
Med Management
Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, Headlight’s specialists can provide the transformative care you need to feel better.
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Spravato®
 
Spravato® (esketamine) creates a transformative journey for the mind. A breakthrough medicine, it can rapidly reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression, offering new possibilities for well-being.
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Questions?

No problem.

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Seeking help is hard, paying for it shouldn’t be. Our goal is to make mental health care affordable and accessible, working with insurance companies to cover mental health services in-network. Over 90% of our clients are getting great care with only a co-pay fee.