Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Melissa Jones Cantekin, PHD

Individual provider Counseling Psychologist · NPI 1265756803

Dr. Melissa Jones Cantekin, PHD is a Clinical Psychologist in Santa Barbara, California. Qualified in 1983, 43 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
43
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2010
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

1129 State St Ste 3-G
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-6752
Phone: (805) 965-9508
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Specialties & licences

Counseling Psychologist (primary) Taxonomy 103TC1900X · Licence CAPSY#22622 (CA)
Health Psychologist Taxonomy 103TH0004X · Licence CAPSY#22622 (CA)
Group Psychotherapy Psychologist Taxonomy 103TP2701X · Licence CAPSY#22622 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1265756803
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials PHD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedMarch 25, 2010
Last updated in NPPESMarch 25, 2010

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1983 (43 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services

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