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: 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.
What else should be known about your practice: I also have specialized training and a decade of experience in disordered eating. Adding this speciality can be of benefit to chronic illness clients because the connection between disordered eating and illness is often missed. Offering grounded support for managing endo while keeping in mind the increased risk of body dysmorphia and other anxiety related coping strategies related to food can help clients avoid additional struggles and diagnoses.
Ana Arteaga-Biggs, PsyD
Ana Arteaga-Biggs, PsyD
Ana Arteaga-Biggs—Endometriosis Psychologist
Summary: Ana Arteaga-Biggs, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist based in San Diego, California, specializing in women’s health, endometriosis, and chronic pelvic pain. Ana Arteaga-Biggs offers compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique experience with endometriosis and related mental health challenges. Fluent in English and Spanish, she integrates cognitive behavioral and humanistic-existential approaches, addressing the psychological, cultural, and emotional impacts of living with chronic pain and infertility. Ana supports patients in managing pain, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties, fostering a safe space to explore goals and promote healing. Her person-centered philosophy emphasizes empathy and understanding, helping individuals navigate the complex journey of endometriosis with hope and resilience. Ana Arteaga-Biggs provides both in-person and virtual visits, ensuring accessible support for those facing the multifaceted challenges of this condition.
City: San Diego, CA
Visit types: Office/Hospital; Virtual
Spoken languages: English and Spanish (native fluency)
Interpreting services for other languages: No
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic-existential theories. I address unique cultural experiences and various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns through an intersectional lens. I approach each patient with endometriosis as an individual with their own unique experiences and needs. I remain empathic, open, and curious to understand all the areas of life that endometriosis has impacted their lives to help each patient identify their goals for treatment. I use evidence-based techniques to manage pain, address grief and trauma resulting from seeking a diagnosis, medical treatment, and navigate work/relationship difficulties from living with this painful disease.
