Meet the MC Mental Health Team

Melanie is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in the MC Student Health Center for almost 5 years as a mental health counselor. She is currently acting as a liaison between the health center and the nursing students, providing additional support, teaching coping skills, and referring students to the appropriate resources.  

She has also worked in a multi-disciplinary team of mental health and medical professionals to help improve the quality of life for people on extended Workers’ Comp leave, and in private practice with a variety of clients. She draws from several clinical orientations in her work and employs a variety of techniques with her clients, but is trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical therapy. She worked with clients who have anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, adjustment disorders, OCD, dissociative disorders and more. She got her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  

Melanie lives with her husband, 3 children and her rambunctious maltipoo, Ruffles. She enjoys hiking, playing tennis and pickleball, going to the gym, trying new restaurants, and spending time laughing with friends. She is originally from Chicago and really appreciates the weather and the mountains in CA. Her two favorite places to visit in CA are San Francisco and Yosemite and her favorite type of food is Ethiopian. She truly enjoys working with the students at Moorpark College.  

Dr. Robert Sack is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY23839). He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychologist with an emphasis in Forensics from Alliant International University/ California School of Profession Psychology. He has experience working in clinic, private practice and forensic based organizations conducting therapy, psychological assessments and program development. His approach to treatment is eclectic, using Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Mindfulness and Family Systems theories to assist clients meet their goals. Dr. Sack provides individual, couples and family therapy. He specializes in working with teens, young adults and their family/support systems.  

At Moorpark College, Dr. Sack provides support to the mental health team, assists in creating policy and producer, supervises the post-doctoral training program, and is the liaison to the Exotic Animal Training Management (EATM) program. As a liaison, he spends time interacting with the staff and students to provide proactive support for mental health needs that may arise.   

When not working, Dr. Sack enjoys doing CrossFit, hiking and spending time with his wife and three children. 

Dr. Jessica Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30859). She earned her bachelor’s degree from Chapman University and her doctorate from Alliant International University, San Diego/ California School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Fisher has experience working in residential treatment centers and private practice providing therapy, psychological assessments, program development, and supervision. She approaches therapy with a trauma informed lens taking into account individual and cultural factors to create collaborative treatment goals. Dr. Fisher utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when working with clients. She specializes is supporting individuals with intense emotions and trauma. 

At Moorpark college Dr. Fisher provides services through the Student Health Center and is the liaison to the athletics department. As the program liaison Dr. Fisher spends time with the coaches, staff and student athletes to provide consultation and support for any mental health needs.

When not working, Dr. Fisher loves to spend her time outdoors hiking and walking with her dog. She also enjoys spending time cooking and baking with her husband.