I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I have been working as a therapist since 2013.
I have experience working with different ages, ethnicities, SOGIE and socio economics. In my time as a therapist I've worked with a wide range of.concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and communication issues.
My main focus is to create a space to feel heard and supported. I start with a Client Centered approach to develop the connection and help you feel safe.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 110498
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Melinda is AMAZING!! What I like about her is that we both shared the same faith and so with my approval we incorporated faith into my sessions which is meaningful to me. She is well versed in so many theories and providing therapeutic support for my needs was also a plus. Her having cultural competency and sensitivity was another reason why I respected and appreciated my sessions with her as I am African American and was unsure if we would mesh but we did and I’m grateful for that as well.
Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Melinda takes the time to really get to know me and understand things from my perspective. I love how honest and informative she is, and she is such a breath of fresh air to talk to!
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very attentive and knows how to provide solutions for problems in and outside of work
Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Melinda has changed my entire life in the short period of time of knowing her . She makes me feel safe and comfortable and especially heard . I recommend Melinda to anybody getting into therapy or scared to start .
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Melinda is a very kind hearted and understanding person. She helped me understand the trauma I had experienced was real. It answered so many questions for me. She believed in everything I said, and never made me feel small or unimportant. I truly appreciate the support that she has given me.
Written on Jan 15, 2023 after therapy with Melinda for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Love her!
Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Melinda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd