Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi, I’m Melinna! Before telling you about me, let me commend you for taking this courageous step in seeking support through therapy as an avenue towards a healthier lifestyle. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with over 10 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teens, adults, couples, families, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. I earned my Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree from USC in 2016 and Bachelor of Psychology degree and Bachelor of English degree from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2013.
I have experience conducting individual and group therapy, in-office and online, both residential and outpatient settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, eating disorders, teen concerns, body dysmorphia, and a wide range of challenges including insomnia, addiction, trauma, abuse, bipolar, as well as personal growth, adjustment issues, and crisis.
My therapeutic approach varies depending on the client and their needs. Some of these approaches include person-centered therapy, holistic therapy, mindfulness therapy, humanistic therapy, solution-focused therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I mostly tend to draw from the person-centered approach, which means that I make consistent efforts to meet each client “where they are” and to serve as a catalyst to each individual who is progressing through their unique process of self-discovery and self-identification.
I recognize that seeking counseling is not an easy decision. It is my intention to provide clients with a judgment-free space and I encourage clients to be themselves each session and to express emotions and thoughts freely. I would be honored to walk this journey with you.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy music, sports, reading, cooking, spending time with my family and pets, meditating, and going to the beach.
I look forward to meeting and working with you!
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Melinna Perez is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2016, and holds both a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of English from Mount St. Mary’s University, completed in 2013. As a licensed therapist (CA LMFT 123816), she has completed graduate training and required clinical hours to provide professional care in couples, family, and individual therapy.
Her practice includes work with children, teens, adults, couples, families, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. She has provided individual and group therapy in both office and online formats, and has experience in residential and outpatient settings. Clients she supports present with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, relationship and parenting challenges, teen issues, insomnia, addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger management, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and needs for coaching and personal growth.
Melinna adapts her approach to each person’s needs, drawing from person-centered, holistic, mindfulness-based, humanistic, solution-focused, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She most frequently centers treatment in a person-centered stance – meeting individuals where they are and supporting their process of self-discovery and self-identification.
She recognizes that beginning therapy can be difficult and strives to offer a nonjudgmental space where clients are encouraged to be themselves and express emotions and thoughts openly. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys music, sports, reading, cooking, spending time with family and pets, meditation, and visits to the beach. She looks forward to meeting and working with new clients.
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