Providing Individual, Relationship, and Sex Therapy Services
to Adults Throughout California.


A Fulfilling Life Is Within Reach
Sex Therapy, Individual Therapy, and Relationship Therapy with
Risso Counseling
Meet Dr. Melissa Risso
California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator
Ph.D. in Human Sexuality
Are you tired of talking endlessly about the problems in your relationships and are ready to find solutions? Are you frustrated with all the general relationship advice out there and just really want a professional therapist to understand your unique situation and guide you through it?
I’m Dr. Melissa Risso, and I can help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals live better lives.

What We Specialize In
Sex Therapy
Relationship
Therapy
Individual Therapy
Speaking Engagements
Therapist Consultation & Supervision

It's Not Just In Your Head.
You don't have to live without a fulfilling sex life because work keeps you busy, you had a baby, going through menopause or grew up not learning about sexual health. Whether you have desire discrepancies with a partner, sexual trauma, curious about
non-monogamy, or anything else, at Risso Counseling, we believe that satisfying relationships and a sex life can be yours.
Professional, Confidential Counseling Services
Melissa is an outstanding therapist. She is compassionate towards her clients, very professional, and quite knowledgeable about her field. I was impressed at how quickly I felt comfortable with her. She is one of the best therapists that I have worked with; I highly recommend her!
- Amanda S.
One of the best therapists! She completely changed my life! A BIG THANK YOU, MELISSA!!!!! I'm forever grateful for you and what you taught me.
- Lindsey M.
A++ Therapist! I can say without a doubt that Melissa is one of the few therapists that greatly loves her job and highly invests in her clients. She is compassionate, hard-working, and provides different techniques to ensure that you are taking away new information. HIGHLY recommended therapist!