Melissa Vallas MD
Virtual Holistic Mental Health
Meet Melissa Vallas, MD
Dr. Vallas is board certified Adult and Child & Adolescent
psychiatrist, and a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Dr. Vallas believes that total wellness is achieved through holistic and integrative health for the mind, body, and spirit. As such, she uses both traditional medicine and naturopathic practices to guide clients on their health journey.
Dr. Vallas has years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds extensive clinical expertise in the management of a wide variety of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She is skilled at working with patients who have experienced trauma and supporting families with complex needs. ​
Dr. Vallas holds a medical degree with honors from Meharry Medical College. She completed her residency in general psychiatry at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, California, followed by a fellowship in Child and Adolescent psychiatry at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University.  She also holds a certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner from Trinity School of Natural Health. Dr. Vallas is also a long-standing member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and the Southern California Psychiatric Society.
Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Vallas loves spending time with her family, enjoying nature, and engaging with her local community service organization.
