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Melinda MastersLMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

5+

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I will meet you where you are and guide you to a safe place, optimizing your potential.

License number

#114299

Therapy style

With almost ten years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, and families, I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as relationship problems, trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. I approach therapy with a humanistic perspective, welcoming you to share your journey when you feel something in your life needs to change—be it career, personal, physical, or spiritual. I will meet you where you are and guide you to a safe place, optimizing your potential. My integrative approach treats the whole person, utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic, and Narrative therapy. You are unique and have challenges that require a personalized approach. Ultimately, you will gain a better understanding of yourself, acquire tools to cope with the constant barrage of life’s complications, and feel an increase in self-compassion. All of this work is done in a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can bring your authentic self, allowing us to build a strong foundation of trust and positive regard that can be utilized in your outside relationships.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Argosy University

Interests

I love the outdoors, hiking, biking, and going to the gym. I am a foodie and my husband, and I love to explore all types of foods. I love to travel and lived in London for a year. I also enjoy baking and spending time with my two children and my dog, Yoda.