Melissa McCormick, LMFT

Melissa McCormick—Endometriosis Mental Health Therapist

Summary: Melissa McCormick, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of Alignment Mental Health, based in San Diego, specializing in endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and trauma-informed mental health care. Melissa McCormick provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy grounded in somatic and nervous system–focused approaches, helping individuals with endometriosis regulate chronic hypervigilance, reduce anxiety and depression, and reconnect with a sense of safety in their bodies. Her clinical philosophy integrates Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), with advanced training through organizations including EMDRIA and The Embody Lab. Melissa McCormick earned her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary San Diego and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University. Licensed in California, Colorado, and Indiana, she offers therapy that honors the mind-body connection and supports clients in reducing trauma-related symptoms, improving emotional resilience, and enhancing overall quality of life. Her person-centered, trauma-informed approach empowers individuals with endometriosis to move from survival mode toward greater regulation, healing, and long-term well-being through both in-person and virtual care.

City: San Diego, CA

Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual

Spoken languages:  English  

Interpreting services for other languages: No

Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: I use a somatic and trauma informed approach to care. I lean on somatic experiencing, EMDR, and IFS as my theoretical orientation. With clients with endometriosis, a significant aspect of our work is nervous system regulation. Through somatic and other body based interventions, we work to decrease the pattern of chronic hyper vigilance and flight or flight responses. Through this, the client is able to access more safety in their body which creates a feedback loop to help decrease symptoms such as anxiety and depression.