Melissa Whitfield

Melissa Whitfield, IICDP, MSW, LCSW, serves as a Clinical Program Leader for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Foresight Mental Health, where responsibilities include individualized mental health assessments, DEIB programming, and clinical training. With extensive experience in various social work roles, including Geriatric & Palliative Care Social Worker at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Melissa has demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, client safety assessments, and community partnerships. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University - East Bay, and an Associate of Arts in Sociology from College of the Canyons.