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Melanie ReyesLMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Calming, Engaging, Holistic, Mindful, Warm

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Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Religious Trauma, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Students

Years of Experience

8+

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I approach therapy holistically, which encompasses spirit, body, and mind.

License number

#92642

Therapy style

Through CBT, EMDR, Client-Centered Therapies, Mindfulness, Guided Imagery, Anger Management clients speak of being able to heal from traumatizing experiences, understand self-truths to increase self-esteem, utilize skills to flourish, and to prosper in relationships, effectively create lasting growth and change in their lives. Perhaps you are visiting today to obtain answers to confusion, peace in the torment, clarity from the chaos, healing from the pain. Maybe you just want someone to understand your pain. You might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or hopeless. Whatever your reasoning may be I am dedicated to helping you achieve hope and healing. Thank you for taking the first step to work toward your personal healing journey. I am passionate about understanding, accepting, and empathizing with my clients. I approach therapy holistically, which encompasses spirit, body, and mind. If you are looking for someone to walk alongside you in your path to wholeness, hope, and healing, it would be an honor to be a part of that positive change in your life. I look forward to working with you to achieve your healing goals.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Tagalog

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University

Interests

I love my international blended family representing the cultures of the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico, Japan, Colombia, and Germany! My husband and children are a big part of my life! I love to go to church, listen to music, attend group meetings, learn about different cultures, eat exotic food, watch track meets, boxing matches, wrestling, read biographies, watch theatre/Broadway shows, and learn about history.