Cerritos Team
11377 183rd Street, Cerritos CA 90703
Cerritos@nhfccenter.com
562-246-6054

Lourdes P. Estrada
Founder/CEO, Executive Director
LMFT, (PsyD In Progress) #93409
Jerry Rivas
AMFT #154194
Supervised by: Ninivet De La Torre, LMFT #52535


Melissa Concepcion
ASW #127787
Supervised by: Ninivet De La Torre, LMFT #52535
Melissa Conception, ASW, is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Associate Clinical Social Worker based in Cerritos, California. She currently practices under supervision at New Hope Family Counseling Center, where she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and culturally responsive care.
Melissa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles, and her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Stanislaus. She has experience working with a diverse range of clients—including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults—across various stages of life.
Her clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and family dynamics. Melissa integrates a strengths-based approach into her work and draws from therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based strategies. She is committed to creating a supportive and empowering space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected and where they can engage in meaningful personal growth.