Melissa Matos

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Melissa Matos is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Long Beach, California. With over ten years of experience, she specializes in rehabilitation psychology and helping individuals adapt and thrive while living with a chronic health condition or disability. She has presented nationally on the psychological aspects of living with chronic health conditions including social stigma and concealment in apparent and non-apparent differences. She was also recently featured in Bald Life magazine where she discussed mental health awareness and alopecia areata. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, Los Angeles, her MA in Psychology from Chapman University, and her BA in Psychology from California State University-Fullerton. Dr. Matos is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist and is licensed to practice psychology in California. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and Division 22 Rehabilitation Psychology of the American Psychological Association. She is also listed in the National Register as a Health Service Provider in Psychology.

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Are You Socially Inept? 9 Signs You Struggle in Social Interactions, and How to Become Socially Adept

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Wear a Diaper as an Adult

Adults find themselves wearing diapers for a variety of reasons. Whether you’re wearing a diaper because of a medical condition, a physical accident, by choice, or hoping to help a loved one wear a diaper, you or your ...

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Cope With Wearing Diapers to School

People of all ages wear diapers for many different reasons. You are not the only one. Wearing diapers to school can be scary. You may feel confused, embarrassed, or ashamed. However, there are many things that you can do...

Preserving Your Culture and Traditions: Tips for Sharing Your Heritage

Things you can do to maintain your cultural traditions when your culture lies outside the mainstream Your culture is a huge part of who you are and the way you see the world. When you live in a place where your culture i...

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Overcome the Fear of Spiders

Understand and conquer your spider anxiety with these gentle tips ''Arachnophobia'', the fear of spiders, is one of the most common fears. Just seeing a spider causes some people to become anxious, and it can be very dif...

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React when Your Spouse Is Wearing Diapers

No matter how old your spouse is, there may be times at which they need or want to wear adult diapers. From incontinence to even sexual fetishes, many adults wear diapers, which are also called “quilted briefs,” “d...

How to Comfortably and Discreetly Wear Adult Diapers in College

Learn to be more confident and low-key about your medical needs Starting college is an exciting time in a young adult’s life, and that shouldn't be any different for those of us who require adult diapers, for one reaso...

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Overcome a Fear of Fire Alarms

While there is no specific name for the fear of fire alarms, the blanket term “phonophobia” refers to any irrational, debilitating fear of a particular sound, which is generally how a fear of fire alarms or sirens is...

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React to a Fire Alarm at School (Kids)

If you hear the fire alarm go off and you're at school, listen up. Your teacher and the other adults at your school are trained in fire safety. They will guide you and your classmates out of the building. When you hear t...

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Buy Adult Diapers and Briefs

People who must manage incontinence include youth, adults and seniors. To choose the most effective adult diaper for your lifestyle, consider your activity level. Someone with a very active lifestyle will need a differen...

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Deal With Teen Pregnancy

When a teenager finds out unexpectedly that they are pregnant, and will soon have a baby, it becomes a very difficult situation for all parties involved. It is important for everyone to realize that the pregnancy can be ...

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Be Patriotic

Patriotism runs deeper than flag lapels and bumper stickers. If you want to learn what patriotism means and how to develop your own sense of patriotism for your country, you can learn how to get more involved.